Application Engineering Manager
Core
Leading technical pursuits and engineering activities for PDS Products, serving as the primary technical interface for Japanese OEMs to drive business growth and product delivery.
Role type
Senior Application Engineering Manager (Automotive)
Builds
Prototype products, integrated drive modules, electric motors, inverter systems, and vehicle electrification solutions for Japanese OEMs.
Domain
Automotive industry, power electronics, electrification, and inverter technologies.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Integrated drive modules (IDM), electric motors, inverter systems, power electronics, vehicle electrification, APQP, DFMEA, 8D problem solving, FEA/CFD simulation, prototype development, cross-cultural communication
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering or Management, supervision experience, fluid/thermal dynamics, GD&T, failure analysis, risk mitigation
Technologies
FEA, CFD, DFMEA tools, 8D methodology, Six-Sigma, Shainin
Responsibilities
Lead technical project execution from design initiation through production; negotiate technical requirements with OEM customers; manage application engineering team; coordinate major Japan media events; drive benchmarking activities for Japan; ensure safe work practices and compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
