Application Engineer Rail

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 66,000 team members working at more than 200 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

• Technical liaison and support at customers (brake system manufacturer, train operator and wagon builders). Select & recommend the appropriate pads and blocks for Railway application and lead the development team during the implementation of customer requirements for new products.
• Technical support for sales team. Clarification about which product should be used, production feasibility.
• Technical communications with customers (who may be all over the world)
• Choosing, based on technical background, products for tenders.
• Performance capability check based on customer specification and our test results -> aim is to check which is the right product for the customer
• Support customer for vehicle certifications.
• Prepare and Accompany vehicle tests (Europe wide).
• Support customer onsite by presenting products, discuss projects, technical opportunities.
• Initiate and Support our own product certification processes.
• Create test scenarios for internal and external dynos as well as for real vehicle tests.
• Combined with result evaluation and feedback to relevant parties.
• Support internal customer & quality audits.
• Issue solving in case of customer complaints or internal issues.
• Support product developments and improvements.
• Support internal design and friction material development teams.
• Prepare and organize prototype parts for customer and internal projects.
• Represent the company and the branch as specialist in technical committees and working parties, Europe wide.

• Diploma or master's in mechanical engineering or related subject
• Excellent English and German language skills
• Good knowledge of Office software
• Quick to learn
• Customer-oriented personality with ability to build relationships
• Strong team player with the ability to support and motivate others
• Able to respond to and meet critical timetables and to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Confidence in dealing with colleagues at all levels throughout the Corporation
• Willingness and ability to develop new skills to benefit the business
• Methodical with good attention to detail and good planning and organizational skills
• Self-starter, capable of working independently
• Innovative thinker
• Moderate Travel (Europe required) 20%

• Ground-Up Building Opportunity
• Creative and Experimental Environment
• Professional Growth

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