Applications Engineer – Automotive

Location: Madisonville, TN |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site with travel

A global manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer with a strong background in automotive product design to support customers from initial evaluation through full deployment of product solutions. This person will work closely with customers and internal teams, translating product needs into technical specifications, proposals, and feasibility assessments to support product development and program launch.

• Lead technical engagements with customers during pre-sales demonstrations, trials, and deployment phases
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations and proof-of-concept tests
• Gather and translate customer requirements into detailed technical specifications, use cases, and validation plans
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, including application notes, configuration guides, installation manuals, and user guides
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to tailor solutions for manufacturing customers and address field issues
• Drive root-cause analysis, CAPA, and engineering changes as needed
• Provide on-site and remote technical support, customer training, and knowledge transfer
• Create and execute test plans and validation protocols, and report results; support quality processes such as PFMEA and APQP where relevant
• Assist the sales team with scoping projects, clarifying timelines, resources, and feasibility for customer opportunities
• Maintain project tracking, issue logs, and status updates for internal and external stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience as an Application Engineer, Product Design engineer, or similar role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused mindset
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and service centres as needed (typical range: up to 10
  -20%)

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with customers on real-world automotive product challenges, from early design feasibility through full-scale deployment, within a global manufacturing organization.