Senior Application Engineer
Job Description
Shape the Future of Mobility - and Market Expansion - From Day One
This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment, specifically for Connection Systems Division.
Summary (About the position) :
As part of Aptiv's mission to expand into adjacent markets through the strength of our interconnect technologies, the Application Engineer (AE) plays a critical customer-facing role in the distribution channel. This position supports both technical sales enablement and engineering engagement with Aptiv's distribution partners and their end customers.
You will serve as the technical voice of Aptiv, while also being the Voice of the Customer (VoC) - identifying design-in opportunities, supporting cross-functional quoting processes, and helping win competitive displacement programs. This role demands both technical fluency and strong interpersonal and commercial awareness, with consistent engagement in the field.
Responsibilities and Duties
Conduct regular virtual or in-person product training sessions with assigned TTI, Arrow, or other distributor branches.
Engage with OEMs, harness makers, and industrial customers (often in partnership with distributor FSRs or Account Managers).
Identify, document, and track new opportunities based on distributor pipeline, customer meetings, and quote reviews.
Analyze customer BOMs and quote histories to identify usage of competitor products (e.g., TE, Molex, Amphenol).
Act as the Voice of the Customer (VoC) by translating field feedback into actionable input for Aptiv quoting, product management, and engineering teams.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!
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Application Engineer • Troy, MI, United States