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Design Systems - Application Engineer - PSP

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Design Systems - Application Engineer - PSP. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Powertrain Application Engineer. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manages the development of the Applications Matrix including all interface requirements for given programs including all variants and various vehicle platforms.
• Coordinates packaging studies with each vehicle application to ensure all clearance requirements are met. Leads advanced vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes.
• Updates and coordinates approvals of International Product Spec releases.
• Updates and coordinates approvals of owners manuals. 
• Updates and coordinates approvals of CP, Compliance Report Standards. 
• Negotiates requirements with vehicle platforms based on product limitations and capabilities. 
• Owns the Transmission Technical Specifications (TTS) and communicates application specific requirements to the team (i.e. max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FDR selection, mass, etc.).
• Defines and tracks adherence to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives.
• Coordinates external design changes that require platform approval. Perform TOS as required. 
• Develops, manages & communicates external issues and change management. 
• Responsible for the review and approval of the Application Checklist for each CN.
• Coordination of application specific designs (torque converter, dampers, vents, LV & HV wire connections, bracket attachments, trans oil cooling, PIM and e-motor integration, etc) including controls & calibration strategies.
• Represents chief organization on vehicle assembly plant requirements & events (i.e. supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues, etc.). Development Manager leads vehicle assembly issues. AE supports. 
• Leads Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan, dyno support). 
• Coordinates COE assessments of bulletins and AT engineering response to bulletins.

Basics:

• Bachelor's of science degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. 
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in automotive transmission and/or driveline design, releasing, development, validation, calibration, manufacturing, etc. 
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outllook, etc.).
• Occasional driving (2x per month) to meetings in the Detroit area, as well as, regular attendance to the office (currently 1x per week).

Preferred:

• Previous experience in automotive or related industry. 

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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