Application Engineer Automotive Powertrain and Wheel End

13 hours ago

Plymouth, United States SKF Full time
Application Engineer Automotive Powertrain and Wheel End

Location: Plymouth, MI

About SKF:



SKF has been making the world spin since 1907

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero
greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary:



The SKF Automotive Market has responsibility for business development, product and process development, manufacturing and sales on wheel end, powertrain, suspension and steering applications, providing original equipment parts for the passenger and commercial vehicle industry.

Your focus will be on Powertrain/Wheel-end Applications, including both conventional, hybrids and Electric Vehicles.

Responsibilities:



  • Technical Liaison: Be the primary technical liaison with the customer, managing and growing relationships with their engineering team. Provide technical support as needed.

  • Technical Sales: Identify and pursue new business opportunities by providing technical support and problem-solving expertise.

  • Bearing selection and calculations: Perform bearing selections and calculations using internal and commercial tools.

  • Effective Communication: Convey technical solutions clearly through phone calls, emails, and technical presentations.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with sales, design, quality, project management, manufacturing, sample shop, and business development teams.

  • Project Leadership: Lead design reviews, validation campaigns, and ensure timely technical deliverables during launch phases.

  • Documentation: Manage and document engineering activities from business opportunity to production, including specification, prototype, industrialization, and warranty phases,

Qualifications:


  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.

  • 1-5 years demonstrated experience in the automotive industry, through internship, co-op, or personal experience.

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Experience with electric vehicles both passenger and commercial preferred for drivetrain/wheel-end systems, and other related powertrain applications.

  • Team player with interest to learn from and share competences with others.

  • Ability to understand interpret CAD drawings, GD&T

  • Be familiar with commercial simulation software (ANSYS, Adams, etc.) and Computer-Aided Design

  • Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills.

  • Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated.

  • Candidate demonstrates the ability to relentlessly pursue business opportunities.

  • Valid Driver's license

  • Fluent in English

Desired skills for success:



  • Experience with bearings used in electric vehicle applications.

  • Bearing steels, lubricant, and heat treatment selection for bearing applications

  • Experience with bearing simulation software.

  • Ability to relentlessly pursue business opportunities.

  • Ability to identify customers' needs and turn them into business.

  • Understanding and experience leading complex projects

  • The successful candidate would display a high amount of initiative.

  • It is expected local travel up to 30% of the time with some international travel to the US and Europe required.

What You'll Love About SKF:



Rest and Relaxation.
Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration.
SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace.? At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits.
SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more

Invest in your Future.
Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Application Engineering Manager

Location: Plymouth, MI

Job ID: 21148

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