System/Application Engineer

About the position

Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Zurich, with revenues of over EUR 830 million, the company’s 5,500 employees are spread over 18 countries worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at: kongsbergautomotive.com
We are seeking a motivated and well communicating System/Application Engineer to become part of our strong R&D team in Raufoss, Norway. You will work closely with a group of highly competent engineers as well as with one or more of our key Customers in the automotive business. You will be responsible for the interface between Kongsberg Automotive’s R&D department and program management with the Customer. Your main task is to identify and evaluate Customer needs and to propose solutions and give technical support to Customer and the Kongsberg Automotive R&D and Program Management team. 
 

Area of responsibility

• Technical support to Customers, Kongsberg Automotive (KA) Program managers locally and globally, and sales
• Identify & evaluate system and components opportunities, as well as new business opportunities for interesting market opportunities.
• Support central R&D with local requirements for new product development 
• Propose system solutions to market and present technical solutions to the Customers
• Execute trial installation on Customer vehicles of KA products and Systems proposals 
• Organize Technical workshops with Customer R&D teams to show new Systems & Products 
• Support the development of new products that support KA’s Strategic Plan
• Actively work with standardization and optimization “best practice” in general, and responsible for this type of work within the design area (including 3D models, drawings, documentations etc.)

Requirements

• Minimum BSc degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Automotive Product design engineering is preferred
• Good working knowledge of computer systems; MS office, MS Project, MRP
• Skilled practitioner in CATIA or equivalent 3D modelling software and in PLM Software
• Ability to produce quality engineering drawings to allow cost calculations.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Plastic Injection Molded, die cast, and sheet metal part design experience
• Reading & writing skills in English language
• Knowledge in APQP process

Desired profile

• Background in Automotive Engineering
• Electro-mechanical & control systems engineering experience
• Experience on product simulation FEA & CFD is considered as high advantage
• LEAN principles / Business Improvement Techniques 
• Prior mechanism assembly design experience
• Foreign language knowledge or skills is an advantage, English is mandatory.
• Strong organization and time management skills – ability to plan and work on multiple, on-going projects
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels
• Must have the ability to work well with others (team work) and to establish and facilitate good cooperation and communication
• Self-motivated
• Adaptable to change
• Desire to learn and develop as an Engineer
• Good decision making ability

What we offer

• An inclusive, global and diverse work environment.
• A varied workday where you can work independently, but also in a creative team.
• Work in a dynamically developing company with an established position on the international market.
• Challenges and opportunities to implement your own ideas and professional development.
• Opportunity to improve skills and expand competence.
• Competitive salary and conditions.
• Pension scheme and private health insurance.

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
Please register your CV/resume and cover letter in the web portal, at the latest by October 13th 2023. Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.
For more information about the role and what we are looking for, contact Systems Engineering Manager Mark Glynn, phone +44 7464 678852.
The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.