Project Engineer (m/f/d)

VECTOR Informatik; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Informatik is seeking a Senior Project Engineer/Field Application Engineer to join the Testing Verification & Validations team. You will provide hands-on support for Vector solutions in customer environments and lead Vector activities to ensure customer satisfaction.

You will work with OEMs and suppliers, gather tool requirements, deliver demonstrations and trainings, and help integrate Vector tools into customers' processes. Travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vehicle software/hardware development.
• Knowledge of OEM/Tier1 automotive ECU development and testing processes.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems is desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to communicate technical information to customers and team members.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/LabVIEW/.NET is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical support for PC-based network tools used by product developers and test engineers at OEMs 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.
• Implement business development plans to meet product line goals.
• 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.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Embedded systems

Automotive networks

Communication protocols

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in EE/SE/CE/CS

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

CAPL

vTESTstudio

VT System

Job description

Intro

We have an immediate need for a Sr. Project Engineer/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 Tasks

• 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
• Implement business development plans to meet product line goals
• 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

Your Profile

• 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
• Facilitation skills to bring issues to resolution
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills including verbal and listening skills
• Strong persuasion and facilitation skills to be effective with different personnel 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/HIL
• Willingness to travel to customer sites outside SE Michigan as necessary (typically)
• B.S. in EE/SE/CE/CS or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience

Tech Stack

C, C#, C++, CAN, CAN FD, J1939, LIN, MOST, Ethernet, FlexRay, AUTOSAR, CANalyzer, CANoe, CAPL, vTESTstudio, VT System

Equal Opportunity Employer—Disabled and Veterans

Your Vector

For years, our employees have voted Vector one of the top employers. A fair feedback culture, mutual appreciation, professional and personal development opportunities, and a trusting work‑life balance are just a few examples of our corporate values in action. You like a little more? Not only do we reward your work with appropriate compensation, we also offer you a wide range of benefits that go far beyond the usual.