Field Applications Engineer (Res GM)

Flint, Michigan - Posted on August 3, 2012

Published By Jennifer Miller

Our client, a leading designer and manufacturer of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and antenna solutions for the automotive & aerospace industries is seeking a Resident Engineer to join their growing team!

Job Description

•Provide on-site Customer support. •Represent Customer’s interests and position on program issues; be aware of Customer’s programs and system requirements. •Coordinate / lead / participate in engineering meetings with Customer and related system •Prepare and issue PDT meeting minutes; prepare and present timely responses to action items. •Participate in weekly Customer Program Team Meeting; review project time lines and recommend actions to ensure Customer deliverables are met. •Assist Customer to define system requirements; resolve system issues; work with respective “owners”; initiate change requests. •Generate engineering documentation to release Laird parts into Customer’s system. •Investigate and recommend design and packaging alternatives; participate in design reviews; participate in FMEA process; recommend additional development and testing activities as necessary. •Provide technical support across disciplines and/or platforms to optimize packaging requirements. •Carry out special projects; recommend procedures / steps to improve efficiency and Customer satisfaction. •Support Customer build and launch activities. •Provide intelligence / business opportunities to Customer Account Manager. •Ability to communicate GM requirements and direction to the Laird Team.

Qualifications

Required Skills: •Bachelor degree in Engineering, preferable Mechanical or Electrical. •Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related position, preferably reception technology. •Knowledge of the GM EWO change system a strong plus. •Knowledge of Team Center a plus •Ability to support antenna field testing a plus •Preferred – understanding of the impact of vehicle structures and interfaces on antenna performance – experience of electromagnetic compatibility design, development or testing – experience with requirement definition using structured analysis methods. •Good written and oral communication skills (clear and concise communication of technical information). •Good interpersonal and organizational skills (work well in a team; manage multiple projects). •Willing and able to work under pressure (meet schedules; maintain high output). •Standard business computer skills to include experience with spreadsheets and basic graphing software. •Ability to travel to customer facilities including some international travel

Trillium Staffing has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 25 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.