Applications Engineer / Commissioning Engineer

AVL is the world's largest privately owned and independent company for the development of powertrain systems with internal combustion engines as well as instrumentation and test systems.

AVL develops and improves all kinds of powertrain systems and is a competent partner to the engine and automotive industry. In addition AVL develops and markets the simulation methods which are necessary for the development work.

Engine Instrumentation and Test Systems: The products of this business area comprise all the instruments and systems required for engine and vehicle testing.




The AVL Applications Engineer is responsible for providing an operational test system to meet customers’ requirements within the scope of a project.  This job requires strong troubleshooting skills and an analytical mind set.  Via training, experience and mentoring, the Application Engineer becomes the product expert helping customers use AVL tools to not only meet customer needs but also to help customers gather testing data at the highest quality level with greater efficiency.  The AVL Applications Engineers support the following AVL products:Test automation systems used for:

Ø      Durability testing,

Ø      Performance testing,

Ø      Development testing,

Ø      Powertrain testing and simulation, 

Ø      Emissions testing and certification,

Ø      Racing development,

Ø      Vehicle testing Dynamometer control systemsVehicle simulation control systemsEmissions testing and certification systemsData analysis packagesECU optimization systemsCombustion analysis systems

 

Roles:

a.  Act as liaison and company representative with customers.

b.  Commission test equipment, including:

·         setup and troubleshoot test and measurement systems

·         implement and tune control loops

·         integrate auxiliary equipment into test system using discrete and/or intelligent communication and control.  Familiar with Serial, CAN, Ethernet and analog communications.

·         setup monitoring and control of relevant safeties

·         create commissioning documentation

·         obtain customer sign-off

c.    Write and implement basic custom tests, when applicable

d.     Provide sales technical support.

e.     Provide project engineering technical support.

f.     Help desk consultation

g.    Present training

h.    Requires travel

 

Qualifications/Skills:

·         Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent preferred

·         Five years experience in test automation equipment preferred

·         Understanding of electrical and mechanical processes

·         Excellent troubleshooting skills in electrical, electronic and software

·         Experience with emissions bench and fuel measurement systems

·         Able to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings

·         Background in internal combustion engine theory and operation

·         Understanding of instrumentation and electrical practices

·         Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Thorough knowledge of PC operation, structure, MS Windows, and computer networking required

·         Experience with instrument calibration methods

·         Experience with scripting and knowledge of Boolean logic and Basic (or similar) programming language

·         Ability to work within a group and take direction.