Vehicle Application Engineer

Aumovio•Auburn Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Application Engineer supports the development, calibration, and validation of Active Safety and Motion Control functions for passenger vehicles. The role covers chassis control systems such as ABS, TCS, and ESC, along with ADAS features including AEB, ACC, HSA, and AVH. It combines hands-on vehicle testing, data analysis, and technical problem-solving to ensure system performance meets internal and customer requirements. The position is onsite, full-time, and includes frequent travel—approximately 30–40%, primarily within the United States—to proving grounds and customer locations. Some assignments may last multiple weeks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
Understanding of vehicle dynamics, automotive control systems, and testing methodologies.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Valid driver's license.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not offered now or in the future.
Ability to travel to proving grounds and customer locations, primarily within the United States, approximately 30–40% of the time, including some multi-week assignments.
Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently in a vehicle testing environment.
Attention to detail and ownership of assigned tasks.
Effective teamwork and customer interaction skills.
Confidence operating vehicles in dynamic and performance-driving test environments.
Flexibility to support frequent travel and demanding vehicle development schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience through internships, co-ops, Formula SAE, or automotive projects related to vehicle dynamics, controls, or vehicle testing.
Experience with vehicle dynamics evaluations, track testing, performance driving, autocross, or motorsports activities.
Familiarity with CAN tools, data acquisition systems, and vehicle network communication.
Passion for automotive technology and hands-on vehicle development.

Responsibilities

Develop, calibrate, and validate Active Safety and Motion Control functions, including ABS, TCS, ESC, AEB, ACC, HSA, and AVH.
Execute vehicle testing and validation activities according to internal standards and customer specifications.
Analyze test data, identify performance issues, and support root cause investigations.
Develop test plans, procedures, and validation reports.
Support vehicle integration activities and collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and customer engineering teams.
Document and communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project status.