17th July, 2026Job DescriptionGeneral ScopeThe Port Fuel Injection (PFI) Applications Engineer is responsible for application-level engineering support of fuel injection products, ensuring proper performance, validation, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
This role serves as a technical interface between engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions, with strong emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, and refining remanufacturing processes for hydraulically actuated unit diesel injectors and common rail diesel injectors.
Responsibilities and Duties - Provide application engineering support for Port Fuel Injection products and assigned programs.
- Investigate product performance issues, including test failures, flow audits, and field incidents.
- Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for engineering issues.
- Author and maintain formal technical documentation such as incident reports, audit summaries, and engineering updates.
- Participate in recurring engineering meetings (EPO, Gemba, program reviews) and communicate status to stakeholders.
- Support manufacturing and supply chain with technical input to maintain shipment readiness and product quality.
- Interface with internal labs, quality, and external suppliers as needed to resolve technical issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance and application robustness.
Working Conditions - Office-based engineering environment.
- Regular interaction with engineering, quality, manufacturing, lab, and IT resources.
- Occasional support outside standard hours during critical issues or product launches.
QualificationsGeneral Scope The Port Fuel Injection (PFI) Applications Engineer is responsible for application-level engineering support of fuel injection products, ensuring proper performance, validation, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a technical interface between engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions, with strong emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years' experience in application engineering, product support, or validation engineering.
- Experience involving design, validation, and manufacturing process of diesel engine fuel injection systems, including:
- Common rail diesel fuel injector systems.
- Performance of root cause analyses of fuel system failures.
- Design of injector internal components using 3D SolidWorks.
- Generation of engineering drawings using GD&T.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to document technical issues clearly and professionally.
- Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred - Automotive fuel systems or engine systems experience.
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and audit response.
- Familiarity with production launch and sustaining engineering support.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing organizations.
Skills & Competencies - Application-level engineering analysis.
- Root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
- Technical documentation and reporting.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Time management and prioritization.
- Ownership mentality with strong follow-through.
- Knowledge of, or background with validation test setup and sequencing.
Why is This a Great Opportunity - Opportunity within a global automotive engineering and manufacturing environment supporting advanced fuel system technologies.
