Application Engineer

Location: Norcross

Working hours: 40

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drive trains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.

The Applications Engineer will manage multiple engines only, prototype installation, customer value-add, and/or power pack development projects. This role is key for managing distributors, smaller OEMs, onsite prototype projects, and/or current engine platform projects.

• Analysis of customer requirements and development of customer specific system solutions.
• Clarification of content, planning, alignment, adequate documentation, evaluation, and approval of customer projects including conducting the application installation reviews of the engine and exhaust after treatment system.
• Alignment on installation sign-off documentation with DEUTZ headquarter in Germany.
• Verification and Validation (V&V) during value-add project development.
• Development of V&V Plans, performing measurements related to V&V and monitoring validation at customer.
• Assisting during improvements related to engineering laboratory, test bench, telemetry, and other measurement duties.
• Work closely with design engineering to review project designs and ensure customer needs are met during the development process.

• Review, align, and present possible new projects to the business team to determine viability and status.
• Help determine market needs and oversee new product introduction along with alignment with Deutz headquarters in Germany on new engine platforms in development.
• Frequent communication with sales to field requests to product changes or additions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Individual Contributor

Anticipate domestic travel of 0 - 40%

• BS Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Speaking English Fluently
• 5+ years of development or application experience around compression ignition (CI) or spark ignition (SI) engines, off-road equipment, or On-highway vehicles.
• Communication skills in writing and dialogue must be advanced; individual's interpersonal style must be suited for collaboration within small and large group settings
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally by all transportation modes for business
• Proficient in 3D Analysis
• Knowledge of CAN Bus communication J1939 protocol
• Familiar with engine service diagnostic tools

• German Speaking
• SI Engine Experience
• Engine and Transmission Application Interface Experience
• Calibration or INCA Experience
• Knowledge of Pump Applications
• Experience with HMI
• Hybrid and/or EV Experience

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.