Methode Electronics
Application Engineer
Southfield, MI
No sponsorshipDetected 31 days ago
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About the role
- Accelerates product adoption and customer success across multiple technology domains
- Strengthens integration of UI, lighting, and power solutions into cohesive systems
- Generates customer solutions in partnership with sales
Responsibilities
- Provide application design guidance, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis of field issues, while supporting customer onboarding, design-in activities, and product launches
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal engineering teams to optimize system performance and ensure seamless integration across multi-domain applications
- Deliver field-driven insights to R&D teams to influence product improvements, innovation, and overall application readiness
- Participate in design reviews, validation efforts, and the creation of reference designs, application notes, and technical documentation
- Diagnose and support the resolution of performance issues across customer applications
- Partner with sales teams to support technical presentations, demonstrations, and proposals, while identifying new application opportunities and contributing to competitive analysis and product positioning
- Assist with product launch execution and provide ongoing support for manufacturing readiness and cross-functional coordination
- Support in-field issues an warranty return analysis.
- Frequent local travel for customer visits, testing, or product support
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in application, design, or systems engineering
- Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following domains:
- Strong understanding of system interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, and thermal integration
- Ability to interpret schematics and technical documentation
- Conduct system-level validation of integrated solutions, supporting the setup of EMC, thermal, electrical, and reliability testing as required
- User interface systems (Over Head Consoles, switches)
- Interior and Exterior Lighting technologies (LED systems, drivers, controls)
- Power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC converters, power management)
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience using lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power analyzers)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Preferred Qualifications
Nice to have
- Experience in multi-domain or system-level integration (e.g., automotive, commercial vehicles, industrial,)
- Familiarity with embedded systems, controls, or firmware integration
- Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., UL, IEC, automotive standards)
- Exposure to thermal management and EMI/EMC considerations
- Key Competencies:
- Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions
- Cross-functional collaboration and adaptability across business units
Compensation
- Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
- Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
- Benefits and Perks
Company info
- Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison for customers across user interface (UI), lighting, and power electronics applications, translating requirements into optimized solutions and product configurations
- Support and drive discussions with customers ensuring that product electrical and mechanical interfaces meet technical requirements.
Equal opportunity
- Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.
- equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
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