Application Engineer

KA Group AG; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Knowledge development

Global teamwork

Job summary

Kongsberg Automotive in Brześć, PL is seeking an Application Engineer to develop new products and improve existing solutions, collaborating with customers and project teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

The role requires strong technical expertise, customer focus, and the ability to manage multiple engineering projects in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in product design and development in automotive.
• Experience with DFMEA and validation processes.
• Knowledge of plastics and/or metals.
• Customer-facing technical experience.
• ERP knowledge; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• High proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Participate in new product development projects and product improvement projects, including design, testing, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to clarify technical requirements, manage changes, and support issue resolution.
• Analyze customer requirements and define technical solutions aligned with product specifications and project objectives.
• Contribute to development of product systems and assemblies, coordinating components and interfaces.
• Perform design activities at component and finished product level per customer requirements and standards.
• Prepare technical analyses using engineering guidelines, calculations, simulations, and lab tests.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, with revenues ofEUR 713 million and approximately4291 employees worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at:kongsbergautomotive.com

Application Engineer

Location:

Brześć, PL, 87-880

Country/Region: PL

About the position

We are looking for an experienced Application Engineer to join an established team at Kongsberg Automotive. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new products and improving existing solutions to meet customer technical and commercial requirements. You will work closely with customers, project teams, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing departments throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and design to validation and serial production.

The position requires strong technical expertise, customer focus, and the ability to manage multiple engineering projects in a dynamic automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new product development projects (KBD) and product improvement projects (PIP), including design, testing, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to clarify technical requirements, manage product changes, and support resolution of engineering-related issues.
• Analyze customer requirements and support the definition of technical solutions aligned with product specifications and project objectives.
• Contribute to the development of product systems and assemblies, including coordination of components, subassemblies, and related interfaces.
• Perform design activities at component and finished product level according to customer requirements and automotive industry standards.
• Prepare technical analyses using engineering guidelines, calculations, simulations, and laboratory test results to verify product requirements.
• Support product feasibility assessments and identification of potential technical risks together with the project team and customer.
• Support material selection and definition of design solutions for developed products.
• Prepare and update DFMEA documentation.
• Support cost calculations for new products and validation activities.
• Prepare and execute validation plans according to project timelines and product development processes.
• Perform technical calculations related to product performance, including fluid flow, pressure, torque, resonance, and other functional parameters.
• Design components according to customer technical specifications and create/update 2D and 3D engineering documentation.
• Support prototype build activities and evaluate prototypes against functional requirements.
• Participate in VAVE activities focused on cost optimization, product standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Perform activities related to IMDS (International Material Data System).
• Follow quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety requirements applicable within the plant.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in product design and development, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Experience with DFMEA and engineering validation processes.
• Knowledge of plastic and/or metal materials.
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles.
• ERP knowledge; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• High level of English, spoken and written.

What we offer

Fast paced global environment with endless opportunities.
Training and knowledge development opportunities.
Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job.

At Kongsberg Automotive, we believe that results and progress are driven by strong teamwork and powerful collaboration - between competent individuals with strong work ethics and a passion to make a difference. We offer a workplace built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and collaboration across teams and borders.

WE DRIVE THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY.