Job Vacancy for Resident Engineer- Detroit, USA
Cosworth is a global technology business that delivers high performance engine and electronics solutions for customers in the automotive, motorsport and aftermarket sectors.
Cosworth provides the automotive sector with engineering design services which can be combined with manufacturing, development and testing to provide a comprehensive and integrated service. Our motorsport experience gives us a passion for innovation, performance, reliability and the capacity to deliver to the most demanding deadlines
Main Purpose of Position:
Cosworth - A leader in the development of motorsport and automotive data acquisition and video recording systems is looking to recruit 1st class Resident System Engineers to work with our Automotive Customers in the Detroit area. The engineers in this position will represent the employer at the assigned customer, and will usually be based on site with that customer. The position requires a person with excellent oral and written communication skills so customer concerns and requests can be distributed to the proper Cosworth personnel and vice versa. The position requires a good understanding of electrical / electronic / embedded systems components and the ability to troubleshoot them at a system level.
Based in Detroit, USA; the role offers the successful candidate the chance to work within a major US automotive manufacturer on an exciting and technically challenging project. Successful candidates shall be invited to the Cosworth Technical Centre in Cambridge, England for an extended period of training prior to starting the role.
For the right candidate Cosworth will assist with re-location expenses to the Detroit area from within the USA.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with development team to problem solve technical issues.
- Support customer integration testing as required, such as abuse testing, vehicle electrical testing, vehicle EMC testing, and bench/HIL rig testing.
- Design and commission test equipment to integrate existing vehicle equipment with Cosworth products.
- Conduct 'hands on' verification and validation programs as required.
- Attend customer meetings as required as a representative of Cosworth. Provide appropriate project documentation and status updates as needed.
- Provide data from testing to design team for inclusion in design and/or validation.
- Support internal testing as required including vehicle integration validation.
Skills, Qualifications & Attributes:
You will have:
- BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng level Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification.
- Basic electronics experience.
- Experience CAN protocol and diagnostic test tools.
- Ability to easily recognize system deficiencies and advise on effective solutions.
- Ability to see things from the perspective of our customers, and spot when new features will cause real problems for our customers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal and team-working skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
In return we can offer a highly competitive salary plus the opportunity to join a company going from strength to strength in their industry. If you feel that you have the skills and experience to perform to the highest level in this position then please apply by submitting a cover letter and CV to colin@macomb-stclairworks.org