Application Engineer

AGI | Global Food Infrastructure•Wayne Township, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Application Engineer configures material handling equipment and produces approval and fabrication drawings by working with Sales, customers, and designers. The role develops project-specific equipment designs or configurations within established design procedures, equipment portfolios, and templates, and verifies that quoted and ordered specifications are technically sound and meet client expectations. The engineer supports the drawing and approval process, maintains accurate ERP and application documentation, tracks design changes and their cost impacts, and resolves questions from clients, Sales, and manufacturing. The role also provides technical warranty support, develops engineering tools and documents, contributes to departmental processes, and trains engineering staff. Travel to jobsites or AGI manufacturing centers may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
Registered P.Eng. or eligible for Pre-Registration status (EIT).
Experience using Solidworks and reading drawings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
Ability to work in a complex environment often driven by project deadlines.
Mechanical aptitude and interest in fabricated equipment, with a propensity for machine design.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Industrial material handling experience, preferably 3 or more years.

Responsibilities

Develop project-specific equipment designs or configurations that meet customer requirements, using established design procedures, equipment portfolios, and templates.
Verify that quoted information, order details, and client expectations are technically sound before beginning work.
Create and update engineering calculation tools and obtain peer review.
Communicate requirements for 3D models and drawings to the Application Designer.
Review drawings created by the Application Designer to ensure they meet customer expectations and application requirements.
Ensure drawings receive peer review before being sent to Sales or the client.
Update and confirm the accuracy of ERP information.
Track equipment design changes during the approval process and assist with cost-impact information for change orders.
Maintain application-related document control, including material handling spreadsheet updates and approval drawing revisions.
Resolve questions from clients, Sales, or the shop.
Keep relevant parties informed about work status, workload, problems, and progress.
Self-assign projects based on resource availability.
Provide technical advice to the Service Manager for warranty issues related to applications.
Travel to jobsites or AGI manufacturing centers when necessary.
Learn and develop a full understanding of design calculations and the rationale behind design choices.
Assist engineering leadership with developing and implementing department processes and procedures.
Provide training to fellow engineering staff.
Develop application-related documents and tools.