HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

Product Designer

• Apply UX methods across the full product lifecycle, gathering user and stakeholder requirements
• Create UX materials: User Journey Maps, Personas and Goals, Information Architectures, User Flows, Wireframe Prototypes
• Conduct usability testing and report findings; plan, conduct and report Usability Testing
• Design screens and create high-fidelity prototypes
• Define and maintain a product design system for consistency across the application
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend development teams; explain and justify design decisions
• Work in Design Sprints and on multiple design initiatives; adapt design delivery to synchronize with development and business
• Conduct UI/UX or human factors studies and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Track, report and iterate design for usability bugs on the product

Application Engineer

• Join HBK’s North American Test & Measurement team and help leading innovators in industries such as electric vehicles, electric aircraft, renewable energy, and power systems bring their products to market faster and with greater efficiency.
• Focus on strain-related, high-speed data acquisition, and eDrive/eMotor testing solutions, acting as a technical expert throughout pre- and post-sales process.
• Combine engineering expertise with customer-facing skills — supporting the sales team in pre-sales qualification, conducting in-depth technical discussions, and ensuring successful solution deployment.
• While the position is open to candidates anywhere in the US, preference will be given to those based in the Detroit / Michigan area to better support key regional customers.
• Key Applications & Technologies: Strain-gauge and strain-related measurement systems; High-speed data acquisition; eDrive and eMotor testing; Inverter and motor analysis for automotive, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors.
• Pre-Sales & Business Development: Act as a customer-facing technical expert for eDrive, motor, and inverter testing; collaborate with sales; conduct technical conversations; demonstrate value; attend industry events; cross-sell/up-sell.
• Technical Support & Solution Delivery: Evaluate and configure test & measurement systems; provide on-site and virtual demonstrations; lead installations and commissioning; provide troubleshooting and post-sales support.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to ~25% within North America; occasional international travel.
• Preferred location: Detroit / Michigan area.