Vehicle Integration Applications Engineer – Mobility Conversions

Shape Accessible Mobility From Concept to Road

Imagine starting your day on the shop floor, stepping from a CAD station to a prototype bay. You fit-test a new bracket you designed yesterday, tack weld an aluminum component, then walk it over to validation for a quick check. By afternoon, you’re collaborating with R&D on a CAN bus issue, documenting an engineering change, and ensuring our conversion meets FMVSS/NHTSA and ADA-related performance criteria for the end user. That’s a typical day for a Vehicle Integration Applications Engineer at FR Conversions.

Why FR Conversions

We don’t just upfit vehicles—we engineer independence. In our vertically integrated, fast-growing manufacturing environment, you’ll watch your ideas progress from sketch to prototype to production under one roof, working shoulder-to-shoulder with Fabrication, Pre-Production, and Production teams to solve real problems that impact safety, quality, and people’s lives.

What You’ll Do Engineering & Product Development

• Translate customer needs and OEM requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Drive prototype and pilot builds; ensure design intent aligns with FR standards and production realities.
• Advance continuous improvements in designs, fixtures, tooling, and build processes.
  
  

Applications & Vehicle Integration

• Partner with R&D, Production, and external stakeholders to integrate FR mobility systems into OEM platforms.
• Evaluate components; produce accurate drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Support Sales/Marketing/Product teams with technical guidance on applications and capabilities.
  
  

Hands-On Fabrication & Welding

• Execute clean/visual and dirty/structural welds on vehicles and fabricated parts for prototypes, fit checks, and validation.
• Read welding symbols, fabrication prints, and assembly schematics to weld steel, aluminum, and other materials accurately.
• Collaborate with Fabrication and Pre-Production to ensure weld quality, integrity, and manufacturability.
• Recommend fixture updates, process refinements, and integration methods.
  
  

Quality & Compliance

• Engineer to standards and safety expectations including FMVSS/NHTSA, ADA-related criteria, and company policies.
• Participate in testing/validation for performance and durability of parts, systems, and assemblies.
• Own documentation accuracy for drawings, BOMs, and engineering changes.
  
  

Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation is administered in accordance with applicable labor laws, FR Conversions’ policies, and payroll regulations (including taxes and withholdings).

Job Categorization

This position is a full-time, salaried, FLSA exempt role (SOC Code – 17-2199).

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position.

• A Safety Sensitive position at FR Conversions is subject to post-offer and random drug/alcohol screenings.
• All positions at FR Conversions are subject to at cause and post-incident drug/alcohol screenings.
  
  

Your Background Education & Experience

• Associate degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 2 years in automotive engineering, welding, applications, or related technical roles; conversion/integration/design experience preferred.
• ASE certifications (A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems preferred); candidates actively pursuing certification welcome.
  
  

Technical Strengths

• Proficient with MIG/TIG and structural welding for both aesthetic and integration welds.
• Fluent in reading welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and schematics.
• Advanced automotive electrical diagnostics: wiring diagrams, circuit tracing, troubleshooting on modern platforms.
• Hands-on experience with CAN bus systems and diagnostic tools (scan tools, multimeters, basic scope work).
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or similar) preferred, not required.
• Solid understanding of vehicle systems, structures, and integration constraints.
  
  

Professional Skills

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving instincts.
• Clear communicator and collaborator across teams.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and hit deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
  
  

Physical & Environmental

• Perform welding in-vehicle and in fabrication areas (confined spaces, overhead, varied environments).
• Lift up to 50 lbs., bend, kneel, and maneuver in/around vehicles.
• Follow PPE requirements (welding shields, respirators, gloves, safety gear).
• Meet safety-sensitive physical requirements.
  
  

Screenings Required

• Pre-employment physical (including hearing), respirator test and fitting, and drug test.
• A valid and current driver’s license is required; candidates must provide proof of renewal upon expiration.
• A clean driving record demonstrated through a motor vehicle record (MVR) check will be conducted prior to employment and annually thereafter.
  
  

Proficiencies

• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting
• Vehicle electronics and computer controls
• Mechanical testing/validation
• Automotive repair fundamentals
  
  

If you love blending design, diagnostics, and fabrication—and want to see your work directly improve mobility for customers—join FR Conversions.