Application Engineer Industrial and Robotics

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener, and more connected solutions that enable the future of mobility. We have a presence in 50 countries and have approximately 22,200 scientists, engineers and technicians focused on developing market relevant product solutions for our customers.

This is an exciting, high-impact opportunity to help shape the course of one of the world’s leading technology company’s expansion from automotive to other market areas. The company is focusing on accelerating growth in non-automotive, or adjacent markets, including Industrial, Robotics, Commercial Vehicles, Construction, Agriculture, Commercial Aerospace, Space, and Energy. This role will be responsible for developing connection system solutions for customers challenges into the Industrial and Robotics Markets.

We are looking for technical problem solvers who understand how to win business.

Your Role

• Develop new customer opportunities by visiting customers, understanding their challenges/requirements, and proposing technical solutions to proactively get Aptiv connectors designed into production.
• Provide “voice of the customer” feedback to our internal business and engineering teams.
• Track and improve aerospace connector penetration and growth by customer, market, and product lines
• Recommend new products and technology needed to increase our sales in Industrial and Robotics markets for inclusion on our future roadmap
• Develop competitor benchmarking information including products, performance, tradeoffs to highlight potential value prop entry
• Lead BOM development for internal quote process
• Lead customer technical reviews
• Support material preparation for internal business reviews

Metrics :

• Industrial and Robotics market sales, bookings, and profitability growth
• Product Roadmap for Industrial and Robotics market

Internal / External Working Relationships:

• Collaborate with Sales, Product Line, and Distribution teams in prioritizing key Industrial and Robotics market opportunities
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Line, Marketing, and Distribution teams in identifying which of our current automotive products best match Industrial and Robotics market customer needs to promote growth

Your background

• Undergraduate degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical)
• 3+ years of experience in areas relevant for our business e.g. products like wire harness and connectors and end markets like Industrial and Robotics
• Demonstrated skills and experience in solving complex technical problems with innovative product solutions – includes structuring the problem, gathering and analyzing data, generating insights, recommendations and gaining customer acceptance
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to develop polished visuals (PowerPoint) and communicate effectively with customers
• Growth driven hunter mentality
• High motivation with a track record of strong performance and career progression
• Experience in effective collaboration in a team environment

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Aptiv Benefits:

• Our working style: flexible work environment
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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