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# Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Advantage Technical
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $88,005
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Unit Testing, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Systems Development Life Cycle, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/96d5f876-a0c1-4224-a4f8-488b075aef5e

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
 * Minimum 3 years of automotive engineering, release engineering, or exterior systems development experience
 * Experience with CATIA, Teamcenter, 3DX, CAD modeling, and product lifecycle management tools
 * Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, component packaging, and validation methods
 * Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

## Description

* Design, develop, validate, and release exterior vehicle components including bumpers, grilles, battery trays, wheel arch liners, and underbody systems
 * Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
 * Support component testing, validation, durability reviews, and root cause analysis
 * Manage engineering documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), design changes, and release activities
 * Drive continuous improvements focused on quality, performance, cost reduction, and manufacturability
 * Support prototype builds, vehicle launches, and production implementation activities