Associate Motorsport Customer Application Engineer

Bosch Group•Farmington Hills, MI

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Motorsport Customer Application Engineer serves as the primary technical contact at customer locations and race tracks to support the development, integration, and optimization of motorsport electronic systems and software. This position requires the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments and involves frequent domestic and international travel (approximately 50–80 days per year). Customer Application Engineering Collect customer requirements, manage project timelines, and deliver technical application support for motorsport products including engine controllers, vehicle control units, displays, power boxes, and telemetry modules. Trackside Support and Diagnostics Perform real-time diagnostics and troubleshooting at test events and race locations. Analyze live vehicle telemetry and logged data to identify and resolve performance issues. Telemetry and Tooling Configuration Set up and maintain trackside telemetry servers, manage wireless radio connections, and develop standardized data analysis dashboards for performance evaluation. Systems Integration and Verification Install, integrate, and validate on-vehicle electronic hardware and software. Verify wiring harness integrity, vehicle communication bus data, and resolve component or system-level issues. Virtual Testing (SiL/HiL) Set up and execute Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulation tests to validate software updates. Coordinate with development teams to align releases with track activities. Workflow and Software Tool Development Support the development and optimization of internal software tools and workflow scripts using MATLAB, Python, C#, or similar languages to improve application processes and team efficiency. Domestic and International Travel Travel domestically and internationally, approximately 50–80 days per year, to support development activities at customer facilities, test tracks, and global development locations. This is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
1+ years of experience in industry-relevant application engineering (academic or industry experience)
1+ years of experience with industry-relevant data analysis (working with data acquisition and analysis tools)
Industry experience defined as: professional motorsport, significant FSAE, or equivalent
Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics to troubleshoot electrical hardware and software implementation issues at system and vehicle levels.
Foundational knowledge of automotive communications (e.g., CAN, Ethernet) and wired/wireless networking (e.g., LAN, WAN).
Basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or C#) for data processing, automation, or testing purposes.
Collaborates seamlessly within a tight-knit, multi-disciplinary trackside team, while maintaining the self-discipline and time management necessary to execute individual tasks to meet strict deadlines.
Articulates technical concepts, test result observations, and diagnostic issues clearly and objectively, both verbally and in written reports.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on Automotive Experience
Practical, hands-on automotive experience related to combustion engines, vehicle systems, wiring harness design, sensor application, and/or mechanical troubleshooting (e.g., project cars, Formula SAE, or shop experience).
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively with customers, suppliers, and team members in dynamic environments.
Familiarity with standard diagnostic and measurement tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, Wireshark, CANalyzer, motorsport data acquisition systems).
Possesses a genuine passion for professional motorsport with a relentless drive to make meaningful technical contributions to both the team and the customer.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment; demonstrates strong personal accountability and takes the initiative to solve problems without waiting for step-by-step instructions.
Maintains a high level of flexibility and objectivity in fast-moving motorsport environments, pivots quickly based on changing situations and relies on data-driven logic to guide decisions.
Willingness to step outside of immediate comfort zone to learn new technologies and systems, constantly seeking ways to continuously improve both personal workflows and team processes.

Responsibilities

Collect customer requirements, manage project timelines, and deliver technical application support for motorsport products including engine controllers, vehicle control units, displays, power boxes, and telemetry modules.
Perform real-time diagnostics and troubleshooting at test events and race locations.
Analyze live vehicle telemetry and logged data to identify and resolve performance issues.
Set up and maintain trackside telemetry servers, manage wireless radio connections, and develop standardized data analysis dashboards for performance evaluation.
Install, integrate, and validate on-vehicle electronic hardware and software.
Verify wiring harness integrity, vehicle communication bus data, and resolve component or system-level issues.
Set up and execute Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulation tests to validate software updates.
Coordinate with development teams to align releases with track activities.
Support the development and optimization of internal software tools and workflow scripts using MATLAB, Python, C#, or similar languages to improve application processes and team efficiency.
Travel domestically and internationally, approximately 50–80 days per year, to support development activities at customer facilities, test tracks, and global development locations.