Applications Engineer

Job Title: Applications Engineer

Job Description

In this role, you will support the application, integration, and validation of the Electrical Architecture to a specific vehicle. This role involves assisting with the adaptation of hardware and software components that make up the core platform to specific vehicle programs, ensuring seamless information flow, and contributing to the overall system quality and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Tech Platform in Vehicle Program forums and represent the interests of Vehicle Programs in platform efforts.
• Champion complexity control within program content and across carlines.
• Support delivery of vehicle programs, OTA updates, and quality actions.
• Drive architecture and strategy changes through cross-functional teams and throughout the lifecycle of the Programs.
• Manage communication of all changes, cost, investment, and adherence to feature/hardware bundle requirements through standard scorecards.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with a focus on Platform approach.
• Drive a quality focus into Platform disciplines including leading metrics.
• Drive cost opportunities at a Platform level through the Vehicle Program lifecycle (TVM).
• Drive the execution of technology migration plans and productivity-related initiatives.
• Manage Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans, and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.
• Execute assigned tasks related to vehicle program deliverables, including tracking and updating program-related progress and evidence in tools like Integrator or Jira.
• Support the creation, documentation, and maintenance of program-specific system requirements, Bills of Features, and technical documentation.
• Assist in identifying potential risks to system delivery and support the development and documentation of Delivery Recovery Plans (DRPs).
• Escort changes through the required Decision Forums, helping the enterprise make faster decisions and reduce repeat DFs.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or electrical/software integration, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Basic understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, software integration principles, and overall system design.
• Proficiency in identifying and escalating technical issues and risks within complex systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Familiarity with common engineering tools and software such as Jira, Integrator, or similar project management/issue tracking systems.
• Ability to collaborate and connect cross-functionally.
• Tenacity and a willingness to work in evolving states of ambiguity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.

Work Environment

The work environment includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of the FNV 3.x platform. The role requires proficiency in using tools such as Jira and Integrator, and involves working in a dynamic and evolving environment. The dress code is business casual.

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $44 - $57