Mechanical Application Engineer

At Visteon, the work we do is both relevant and recognized —not just by our organization, but by our peers, by industry-leading brands, and by millions of drivers around the world. That’s YOUR work.

And, as a truly global technology leader in the mobility space, focused on building cross-functional AND cross-cultural teams, we connect you with people who help you grow. So here, whatever we do is not a job. It’s a mission. As a multi-billion-dollar leader of disruptive change in the industry, we are shaping the future, while enabling a cleaner environment. No other industry offers more fast-paced change and opportunity. We are in the midst of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place. Visteon is at the epicenter of this mobility revolution. Two major trends in the automotive industry – the shift to electric vehicles and vehicles with autonomous safety technologies – have created unique opportunities for Visteon. We are the only automotive provider focused exclusively on cockpit electronics – the fastest-growing segment in the industry. And our team is ready for YOU. To show the world what you can do.

Detailed description:

Application Engineer Roles & Responsibilities

The Application Engineer is mainly focused on customer service. Primarily engineering support as the customer needs change.

Role Description / Responsibilities:

• Primary point of contact for all technical program related matters. Often on-site at customer.
• Establish and maintain a good and effective Customer relationship:
• Liaison between customer-Visteon PD/ Visteon Mfg.
• Coordination of customer feedback with manufacturing and PD teams.
• Assist customer in areas related to Visteon products.
• Investigate issues/roadblocks and assure customer satisfaction in a consistent manner as per Visteon policies.
• Identify and provide reliable solutions through all stages of the product development.
• Present and explain information in a clear manner to Customer.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide updates of open items list.
• Understand and convey Customer’s design requirements and specifications to the PD team.
• Attend / coordinate all Customer meetings as required (PAT, Design Reviews, TDR’s, Software Reviews, etc)
• Develop a working knowledge of the product line and vehicle line to be able to support the customer needs.
• Coordination of part delivery.
• Development and prototype parts for breadboards.
• Ensure latest HW and SW are provided, replace or re-flash as required.
• Ensure exceptions/known limitations are communicated.
• Always confirm parts are in good condition before deliver.
• Coordination of system modules and set-up for Visteon SW and Validation.
• Support the Customer with vehicle level testing (in vehicle and breadboard).
• Prepare deliverables such as test plans, guides, manuals in coordination with Requirements and SW team.
• Perform vehicle/product troubleshooting.
• Engineering Interface
• Participate in Visteon PD team meetings (Whiteboard, CCB, Peer Reviews, PTO, TDR’s, etc.)
• Support change control process for Customer requested changes (DCR’s) as required.
• Quality
• Ensure closure of all Customer issues (AIMs, etc.) via their system in the time required.
• Support TQCM.
• Initiate VPRS for program / warranty issues.
• Customer Deliverables
• Software releases
• Spec version control matrix
• Customer open items
• Part number matrix sheet
• Vehicle validation plan
• Supports
• Re-flashing events
• Breadboard, vehicle and bench testing
• C ustomer meetings
• Customer part deliverables and reviews
• Design changes request
• Visteon project team meetings
• Upload specifications as required on TcSE