Application Engineer

at  DEUTZ

JOB SUMMARY

The Applications Engineer will manage multiple engines only, prototype installation, customer value-add, and/or power pack development projects. This role is key for managing distributors, smaller OEMs, onsite prototype projects, and/or current engine platform projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required
Preferred
Description
BS Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical)
Speaks English Fluently
5+ Years of development or application experience around compression ignition (CI) or spark ignition (SI) engines, Off-road equipment, or On-highway vehicles
Communication skills in writing and dialogue must be advanced, individual’s interpersonal style must be suited for collaboration within small and large group settings
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally by all transportation modes for business
Proficient in 3D Analysis
Knowledge of CAN Bus communication J1939 protocol
Familiar with engine service diagnostic tools
German Speaking
SI Engine Experience
Engine and Transmission Application Interface Experience
Calibration or INCA Experience
Knowledge of Pump Applications
Experience with HMI
Hybrid and/or EV Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demand Requirement
Frequency
Concentration
Daily
Sitting
Daily
Communication
Daily
Vision
Daily
Verbal
Daily
Standing
Daily
Hearing/Listening
Daily
Lifting
Daily
Bending
Daily
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Application Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Analysis of the customer requirements and development of customer specific system solutions.
• Clarification of content, planning, alignment, adequate documentation, evaluation, and approval of customer projects including conducting the application installation reviews of the engine and exhaust after treatment system.
• Alignment on installation sign-off documentation with DEUTZ headquarter in Germany.
• Verification and Validation (V&V) during value-add project development:
• Development of V&V Plans, performing measurements related to V&V and monitoring validation at customer.
• Assisting during improvements related to engineering laboratory, test bench, telemetry, and other measurement duties.
• Work closely with design engineering to review project designs and ensure customer needs are met during the development process.
• Review, align, and present possible new projects to business team to determine viability and status.
• Help determine market needs and oversee new product introduction along with alignment with Deutz headquarters in Germany on new engine platforms in development.
• Frequent communication with sales to field requests to product changes or additions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Travel Demands: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 20-25% depending on business needs.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee could also be in a shop environment. This environment will consist of exposure to Diesel engine workshop, machine shop, and engineering laboratory.
• High level of travel exposure in dependence of specific customer demands and frequent status meeting