Application Engineer I - Controls & Battery Testing

AVL in North America; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL North America is seeking an Application Engineer I in Michigan to commission test systems and integrate subsystems for complex testing projects. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, customer interface, and delivering tailored solutions with team support.

You will work on controls and battery testing, reading electrical/mechanical schematics, and developing test applications while traveling up to 40% to meet client needs and project milestones. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 0 years related experience required.
• Experience in test automation equipment preferred.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical processes.
• Proficient software skills.
• Able to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of PC operations, MS Windows, and computer networking.
• Proficient hardware and software troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison and company representative with customers.
• Commission test cells or systems including setup and troubleshooting of test and measurement systems.
• Implement and tune complex control loops; integrate auxiliary equipment.
• Set up monitoring and control of safeties; create commissioning documentation.
• Provide training on system applications and obtain customer sign-off.
• Write and implement custom tests.
• Provide technical support to the organization and customers.
• Travel as required.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Controls

Battery testing

Software proficiency

Reading schematics

Communication

PC Windows

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Test automation equipment

Job description

AVL North America is seeking an Application Engineer I in Michigan to commission test systems and integrate subsystems for complex testing projects. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, customer interface, and delivering tailored solutions with team support.

You will work on controls and battery testing, reading electrical/mechanical schematics, and developing test applications while traveling up to 40% to meet client needs and project milestones. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.