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.
Your 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.
Requirements:- Knowledge of OEM/Tier1 automotive ECU development and testing processes.3+ years of experience in the development of vehicle software/hardware systems.
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems is desirable.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to communicate technical and other information to customers and team members.
- Experience with C/C#/C++ is required.
- Knowledge of modern DevOps, and CI/CT/CD processes a plus.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Labview/.NET a plus
- 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.Previous experience with Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, CAPL, vTESTstudio, VT System) is desirable
- 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/HILWillingness 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.
Benefits:
Vector is a global, growing company with industry-leading software products. Vector has over 4,000 employees at 30+ locations worldwide, supporting manufacturers and suppliers with a professional platform of software and hardware tools, embedded software components, and services for developing embedded systems. Driven by our passion for technology, we develop solutions which relieve engineers of their demanding tasks. Our employees work on tomorrow's electronic technologies every single day.
What we offer you:
A core business in growing and exciting technologies.
The atmosphere of a small company with the resources of a global organization with offices in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
A privately held enterprise: Our products and strategic direction are based on our customer's needs, not outside investment interests.
An engineering company run by engineers. If you're an engineer, we speak your language.
An 'open-door' environment: Communication with management is simple and direct, no rigid protocol to follow.
The work:
-life balance of our employees underlies everything we do at Vector.
Your work is our source code. Your passion and creativity is our success. You generate ideas and product innovations, and in return, we provide an attractive, high-tech working environment with a generous Total Rewards Program.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person.
Local candidates only.
EOE--Veterans and Disabled
