Lead Application Engineer

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Company overview:

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

Thermal Comfort Solutions, a business segment of Lear Corporation, is a leader in the design and manufacture of seat heating, seat comfort system and seat ventilation solutions.

Role overview:

The Lead Application Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing electrical systems and components for various projects. The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong background in electrical engineering and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The role will involve collaboration with other engineers, as well as project managers, clients, and vendors.

Main Responsibilities:

Review and negotiate customer requirements. Support RFQ phase with cost calculations. Technical interface to customer for electronics. System Requirements management.
Designing, developing, and testing electrical systems and components that meet customer requirements and industry standards.
Collaborating with other engineers and project managers to develop project plans and schedules.
Performing system and component level testing and analysis to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
Identifying and resolving technical issues during design, development, and testing phases.
Developing and maintaining project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, reports and EOLT specs.
Providing technical support to project teams, clients, and vendors to successfully launch the program.
Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices.
Participating in the evaluation of new technologies and tools for potential use in future projects.
Leading hardware and software teams of engineers and technicians on assigned projects.
Support purchasing with PCB manufacturing quotes and design for manufacture. Support cost saving opportunities and supplier changes.

Key skills and Qualifications:

Educated to degree level in an engineering discipline - We may also consider other qualifications, which are supported by strong relevant experience in this field.
Vector CANalyzer or CANoe and Rational DOORS
Experience of using Automotive APQP and working to ASPICE
Knowledge of Embedded software and quality assurance processes.
Fluent in English