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Position: ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Location: Novi, Michigan USA

Electronics Engineer Job Description

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems, and are a recognized name in Engine test solutions. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney and a variety of other major US and international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom.

We are searching for a passionate and reliable electronics engineer to join our growing company.

The electronics engineer's responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting, and deploying Electronics solutions. They will interpret client briefs and provide cost and time estimates. The engineer will take a lead role evaluating Froude products, creating CAD drawings & instructional manuals, and establishing supplier and vendor networks.

To be successful as an electronics engineer, you should have an aptitude for Mathematics and a passion for technology. Outstanding electronics engineers can prioritize tasks, solve problems, and deliver work to strict deadlines.

This position will report to the Novi location with core work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Salary will depend on experience and talent. A minimum of three years of experience in Electronic Engineering is required. We offer an excellent benefit package, progressive management, a global customer base and exposure to both high technology and manufacturing environments 

Responsibilities:
• Create and update Solidworks Electrical CAD Drawings.
• Design and build Electrical / Electronic solutions.
• Troubleshoot customer operation issues.
• Diagnose Control, AC and Noise issues.
• Develop BOMs (Bill of Materials), Manuals, Test and Requirement Specifications.
• Propose changes to Future-Proof and modularize Froude Control Products.
• Test systems conform to global quality standards (e.g. CE / IEC).
• Liaise with colleagues, engineers, and clients.
• Show initiative and keep up with advancements in Electronics.
• Ensure all equipment and products meet health and safety regulations.
• Observe existing processes and making recommendations for improvement.
• Develop effective maintenance, testing, and quality control procedures.
• Represent the company at conferences and delivering presentations if required.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar; 3 years of experience in electronic engineering
• Experience with Electrical CAD packages (e.g.Solidworks Electrical, EPlan, OrCAD, AutoCAD).
• Strong Electronics circuit theory background.
• Creative and adaptive.
• Ability to tackle a problem from a macro and micro level.
• Ability to convey complex ideas.
• PCB design theory would be a plus.
• Familiarity with Drives / Engines would be a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.
• Excellent research and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

We are expanding, changing, and becoming a new company. If this sounds like the professional growth challenge you seek and you’re interested in a unique opportunity to make a difference, please send your resume to HR@froudedyno.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

 

Position: Financial Analyst, Full Time
Location: Novi, Michigan USA

Froude Inc., a manufacturer of highly-engineered engine testing products, is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support our company’s ambitious growth objectives.

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney, and a variety of other major US and international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom.

This position will report to the Novi location with core work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST and reports administratively and functionally to the Finance Director/Controller.

Qualifications: 

We seek a high-energy individual that will enjoy a variety of financial project pursuits and initiatives including financial modeling and IT special projects. The ideal applicant will be talented, driven, and have a desire to be part of something new, changing, and dynamic. The position requires an articulate go-getter, with the ability to use the latest technology tools and be skilled in Microsoft office products and financial modeling. We are looking for an individual that is willing to implement new, contemporary approaches, and be a source for positive change.

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and aspires to learn, grow and be a positive influence in a small and growing team. A minimum of five years of relevant experience, including financial modeling, is required. Experience in IT projects would be very beneficial as well as familiarity with CRM, ERP, MRP software packages. 

The responsibilities are as follows:

• Responsible for the cost, timing and deliverables on assigned projects. The role will interact frequently with the IT Manager regarding the coordination of allocated projects.

• Manage projects utilizing assigned internal resources or outside subcontracted resources and be the primary contact with various subcontracted software tools such as ERP, MRP and CRM packages for Froude’s operational use.

• Responsible and accountable for performance, cost, schedule and scope for assigned projects.

Focus on the following areas of excellence:

• Using accounting requirements (GAAP) and IT expertise, develop automated capabilities to perform routine and semi-routine finance, operations and sales activities.
• Create project deliverables that save Froude in time, money or other tangible measurables.
• Create project deliverables that measure key parameters to provide Froude information to improve decision-making.

Day to Day Tasks and/or Responsibilities:

• Execute to the projects at the direction of the Finance Director/Controller
• Project plan, code, use and modify existing tools
• Train and support new systems for Froude’s employees
• Suggest, monitor and overall care for Froude’s automated IT systems and tools in regard to Finance and integrations into Finance

Strategic or long-term Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions in line with the vision of the Finance Director/Controller

Successful performance:

• Provide cost-effective and expedient solutions saving Froude time & money or in providing enhanced information for decision making or measurement.
• Operate to a performance deemed “successful” by the Finance Director/Controller

We are expanding, changing, and becoming a new company. If this sounds like the professional growth challenge you seek and you’re interested in a unique opportunity to make a difference, please apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Position: Go Power Applications Engineer, Full Time
Location: Novi, Michigan USA

 

Position: Technical Sales, Full Time
Location: Novi, Michigan USA

Froude Inc., a manufacturer of highly-engineered engine testing products, is seeking an experienced technical sales professional to support our company’s ambitious growth objectives.

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney, and a variety of other major US and international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom. This position will report to the Novi location with core work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

We seek a high-energy individual that will enjoy a variety of sales pursuits and initiatives. The ideal applicant will be talented, driven, and have a desire to be part of something new, changing, and dynamic. The position requires an articulate go-getter, with the ability to use the latest technology tools and be skilled in Microsoft office products, as well as CRM software. We are looking for an individual that is willing to implement new, contemporary approaches, and be a source for positive change.

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and aspires to learn, grow and be a positive influence in a small and growing team. Technical sales experience and aptitude is required (not necessarily a technical degree), and of equal importance is talent, ambition, and high character.

When appropriate and deemed safe in light of pandemic considerations, travel of approximately 30-50% will be expected and will include visiting North American customers and possibly global customers.

Salary will depend on experience and talent. We offer an excellent benefits package, progressive management, a global customer base, and exposure to both high technology and /manufacturing environments.

We are expanding, changing, and becoming a new company. If this sounds exciting and you’re interested in a ground floor opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume to HR@froudedyno.com.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

 

Commission and Service Engineer

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK 

Salary:  TBC (Dependent upon Experience)  

• 33 Days Holidays incl Bank Holidays • Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 0800am-12:45pm).  

Contract: Permanent  

Job Overview: 

Froude Limited, a manufacturer of highly-engineered engine testing products, is seeking a Stores Operative to support our company’s ambitious growth objectives. You will be working alongside Production controllers, electrical engineers, and mechanical fitters and you will be responsible for the management of all Material Handling aspects of received materials. 

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney, and a variety of other major international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan USA and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom. 

The Role:

• To comply with the Company rules and regulations and endeavour to the best of their ability, to further the well-being, profitability and good name of the Company.
• To maintain the confidentiality of Company documentation, designs and processes and in particular, to guard against disclosure of Company technical and/or commercial information to any third parties. To honour the confidence of the Company’s customers in this respect.
• The site support Engineer must recognise that Froude’s customers are placed geographically in most parts of the world and therefore they must display a willingness to work anywhere (within any travel allowance agreement in force), given that any particular request is reasonable.

Specifically on-site and in-house:

• To undertake commissioning, servicing and testing of the Company’s product.
• To ensure that all measurements called for are made with instrumentation maintained within the calibration system and to maintain the Department’s calibration system.
• To ensure that all products perform in accordance with the Company’s technical specification and where deviation is noted, to use all correct procedures to remedy such faults.
• To keep records of daily occurrences in diary and compile visit reports on return using the appropriate forms.
• To take on as directed, in writing, site management roles.
• To safeguard and maintain in good order, all Company equipment and records, including items hired and vehicles allocated to them.
• To conduct themselves as befits a representative of the Company and to maintain contact with the Department as directed by the Site Support Manager.

Site Support Engineers are required to:

• Ensure that, within the normal constraints of travel, etc., the same start time and standard of time keeping expected of Worcester based staff are maintained on site.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety Procedures and statutory requirements are complied with on-site and in-house.
• To maintain good working relations with the Customers’ site personnel and representatives.
• When briefed of particular contractual conditions, extent of supply and department budgets of contracts for which they are responsible, the Commissioning and Test Engineer will alert Froude to deviations, extras and NOR’s.
• To obtain the Customer’s written acceptance of the equipment on completion of commissioning, subject, if necessary, to a formal snagging list, prior to departure from site.
• In the absence of formal site management, as the Senior Froude representative, to supervise site labour and sub-contractors involved on the contract for which they are responsible.
• To assist in the general running of the Department and to perform any reasonable duties not covered in the foregoing as may be required by the Company.
• To implement the Company Safety Policy

Requirements

• The successful candidate will hold a BSME degree or HNC/HND qualification in a Mechanical Engineering field of study. Ideally with a minimum overall result of a 2:1.
• Preferable 5 years proven working experience in commissioning & Service engineering
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use own initiative, to work within budgets and to deadlines
• A Full UK Driving License would be advantageous but not essential.
• Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)
• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc)
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
• Creativity and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Strong technical writing skills
• Dynamometer experienced preferred

Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Inquisitive
• Determined
• Organised
• Good communicator – Written & Verbal
• Thorough
• Self-starter
If this sounds exciting and you’re interested in a ground floor opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to UKHR@froudedyno.com.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

 

Mechanical Engineer 

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK 

Salary:  Competitive (Dependent upon Experience)  

• 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays • Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 08:00am-12:45pm).  

Contract: Permanent  

NOTE: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. 

Job Overview 

We are looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer to work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. The goal is to design and engineer dynamometer and related system mechanical components of innovation and excellence. 

Responsibilities 

• Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement) 
• Design and provide drawings for systems and components that meet needs and requirements 
• Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties. 
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components. 
• Supports the Production and Commissioning Departments during equipment build and installation. 
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes. 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 
• Test and evaluate theoretical designs 
• Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems 
• Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety 
• Alter and modify the design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions 
• Prepare product reports and documentation including but not limited to operational manuals, produce specifications, etc. 
• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 

General Statement  

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and you may be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing roles and the overall business objectives of Froude.  

Requirements 

• Preferably 5 years proven working experience in mechanical engineering 
• Working experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 
• Hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) 
• Experience with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools. Preferably Solid Works (e.g., AutoCAD or other) 
• Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar) 
• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView, etc) 
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, etc. 
• Creativity and analytical skills 
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner 
• Strong technical writing skills 
• Manufacturing experience preferred 
• Dynamometer engineering experienced preferred 
• BSME degree  

Personal Attributes 

• Integrity 
• Inquisitive 
• Energetic 
• Determined 
• Organized 
• Good communicator – Written & Verbal 
• Thorough 
• Self-starter  

If this sounds exciting and you’re interested in a ground floor opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to UKHR@froudedyno.com with the reference number FUK-MDE-002 in the email subject Bar. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. 

Mechanical Fitter 

 

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK 

Salary:  Competitive (Dependent upon Experience)  

• 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays • Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 0800am-12:45pm).  

Contract: Permanent  

Job Overview: 

Froude Limited, a manufacturer of highly-engineered engine testing products, is seeking a Production Controller to support our company’s ambitious growth objectives. You will be working alongside and provided with on-the-job training from experienced Mechanical Fitters and Engineers on the entire manufacturing process from kit date to despatch. 

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney, and a variety of other major international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan USA and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom. 

The Role: 

• To build any of the range of products manufactured by the Company to consistent quality and performance 
• To work off-site (word-wide) as required to install/service/repair equipment in the field  
• To assist in the maintenance of plant and equipment on and off-site 

The Principal Duties: 

• To assemble products working to Engineering instructions, working to deadlines and budgets 
• To prepare products for test, and to assist in test as required 
• To actively and positively contribute to problem solving 
• To work flexibly, including overtime and working off-site as required 
• To assist in any reasonable task within the employees capabilities 

Requirements 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use own initiative, to work within budgets and to deadlines. 
• A recognised and relevant apprenticeship with BTEC or NVQ passes 
• Preferably 5 years post apprenticeship experience in relevant trades 
• Ability to work unsupervised after product training 
• A Full UK Driving License would be advantageous but not essential. 
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner. 
• Manufacturing / Engineering experience preferred. 

Personal Attributes 

• Integrity 
• Inquisitive 
• Determined 
• Organised 
• Good communicator – Written & Verbal 
• Thorough 
• Self-starter  

If this sounds exciting and you’re interested in a ground floor opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to UKHR@froudedyno.com with the reference number FUK-MF-002 in the email subject Bar. 
 
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. 

Electrical Fitter 

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK 

Salary:  Competitive (Dependent upon Experience)  

• 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays • Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 0800am-12:45pm).  

Contract: Permanent  

Job Overview: 

Froude Limited, a manufacturer of highly-engineered engine testing products, is seeking an Electrical Fitter to support our company’s ambitious growth objectives. You will be working alongside Production controllers, electrical engineers and mechanical fitters. 

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney and a variety of other major international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan USA and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom. 

The Role: 

• The Key Objectives are to build any of the range of products manufactured by the Company to consistent quality and performance. 
• To work on and off-site (world-wide) as required to install/service/repair equipment in the field.  
• To assist in the maintenance of plant and equipment on and off-site  

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• To assemble & wire products working to engineering instructions, working to deadlines and budgets 
• To prepare products for test, and to assist in test as required. 
• To actively and positively contribute to problem-solving. 
• To work flexibly, including overtime and working off-site as required 
• To assist in any reasonable task within the employees’ capabilities 
• Wiring Froude products from schematic drawings 
• Assembly of Froude Control systems 
• Active role in product improvement  

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and you may be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing roles and the overall business objectives of Froude Limited. 

Requirements 

• A recognised and relevant apprenticeship with BTEC or NVQ passes 
• Preferably 5 years post apprenticeship experience in relevant trades 
• Essential Experience with cable termination components and soldering  
• Experience with transudate and control system wiring 
• Ability to work unsupervised after product training. 
• Ability to work from electrical diagrams and BOMs. 
• Panel building skills would be desirable but not essential. 

Personal Attributes 

• Integrity 
• Inquisitive 
• Determined 
• Organised 
• Good communicator – Written & Verbal 
• Thorough 
• Self-starter  

The candidate should be prepared to undertake training in other disciplines (e.g. mechanical assembly) to achieve dual skill status.   

If this sounds exciting and you’re interested in a ground floor opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to UKHR@froudedyno.com with the reference number FUK-EF-001 in the email subject Bar. 
 
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.