Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Product Engineer - Senior

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Product Engineer - Senior. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The Product Engineer - Senior will design, develop, and maintain lab automation software for Emissions and Fuel Economy for vehicle chassis dynamometer testing. The engineer must be able to implement applications under Windows and UNIX operating systems, develop Graphical User Interface (GUI), and develop real-time applications under UNIX using C/C++ programming languages. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Gathering customers’ requirements and making sure development efforts meet users’ needs.
• Working with the team members to analyze, design, and implement the software features according to regulatory requirements and user specifications.
• Programing and rewriting existing old Visual C++ applications using the latest MS Visual Studio in .net Core environment.
• Developing the Graphical User Interface (GUI) to allow users to interact with the system.
• Creating back-end objects including database tables, stored procedures, triggers, etc.
• Providing on-going software support for the software automation system to all users including requesting engineers, operators, and management.
• Working with different groups within and outside the department to debug and correct complex software issues.
• Generating documentation for all developed software.
• Evaluating 3rd party software to determine if it is beneficial to use in the department.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks to the PCs, operating system, database, etc.

Basics:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field with relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in software programming.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience programming using C, C++, or C#.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience programming relational database (DB2, Oracle, SQL server, Sybase, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience programming under Windows and/or UNIX operating system.
• Experienced with Object-Oriented Design.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently. 
• Self-motivated with good communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with ability to work with diverse group of engineers, supervisors, and UAW personnel. 
• 100% onsite position. 
• No driving of a vehicle required. 
• No travelling required. 

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• Programming experience under Linux operating system.
• Web-based programming experience using Java and React.
• Experience with SOAP and REST based services.
• Experience with using React/Redux frameworks to develop web-based applications.
• Automotive experience.
• Familiar with electrical and mechanical devices. 

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.