Field Application Engineer (PTV)

Vector North America, Inc.•Novi, MI

33d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an immediate need for a Field Application Engineer to join the Testing Verification & Validations team. This position will work closely with customers providing hands-on support for Vector solutions in the customer’s environment, and lead Vector activities to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Knowledge of OEM/Tier1 automotive ECU development and testing processes.
3+ years of experience in the development of vehicle software/hardware systems.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to communicate technical and other information to customers and team members.
Experience with C/C#/C++ is required.
Understanding of software design and distributed embedded computer architectures.
Experience using/implementing automotive networking standards such as CAN, CAN FD, J1939, LIN, MOST, Ethernet, FlexRay, AUTOSAR.
Strong interest in automotive electronics, automotive diagnostics and communication protocols.
Excellent troubleshooting and facilitation skills to bring issues to resolution.
Strong communication skills including verbal and listening skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to be effective with different levels and functions both at the customer and internally.
Ability to work in a team environment with a sense of urgency to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Understanding of test systems and procedures including MIL/SIL/HIL
Willingness to travel to customer sites outside SE Michigan as necessary (typically < 30%).
B.S. in EE/SE/CE/CS or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems is desirable.
Knowledge of modern DevOps, and CI/CT/CD processes a plus.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Labview/.NET a plus
Previous experience with Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, CAPL, vTESTstudio, VT System) is desirable

Responsibilities

Provide strong technical support for PC-based network tools used by product developers and test engineers at OEM’s and suppliers.
Facilitate success of current products and identify requirements for future solutions.
Maintain excellent knowledge of Vector test and validation tool chain features and operation.
Work with customers to gather new tool requirements and work with Vector product development teams on behalf of the customer.
Proactively initiate customer contact to develop positive, long-term, business relationships.
Manage and implement projects to assist customers integrating Vector tools into their processes
Identify and propose customer training opportunities including scope of instruction.
Contribute information to market strategy by monitoring competitive products and providing feedback from customers.
Provide customer training services, including helping to develop courseware and providing instruction in classroom and workshop environments.
Conduct demonstrations and customer workshops to promote Vector tools within customer organizations.