Application Engineer

MacLean-Fogg•New Baltimore, NY

9h•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

MacLean-Fogg is seeking an Application Engineer in Chesterfield, MI to develop customer-focused engineering solutions and support the application of new and existing products. In this role, you'll serve as a technical liaison between customers and MacLean-Fogg, develop engineering proposals, and support product development, testing, and successful launches. Your work will help strengthen customer relationships, expand product applications, and support business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
2–5 years of experience.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
Strong knowledge of industry tools and systems, including the ability to troubleshoot challenges and develop effective solutions.
Ability to identify technical problems, evaluate potential approaches, and develop practical, innovative solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, contribute to shared objectives, and maintain productive working relationships.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a professional approach to customer and team interactions.

Responsibilities

Identify potential product applications and collaborate with customers to develop engineering solutions using new or existing MacLean-Fogg products.
Serve as a technical liaison between MacLean-Fogg and customers, building relationships and communicating product capabilities, technical advantages, and application solutions.
Initiate product feasibility reviews and quotation requests based on customer engineering specifications and functional requirements. Communicate quotations to customers and MacLean-Fogg Account Managers.
Develop engineering proposal drawings and CAD models that align customer requirements with MacLean-Fogg's manufacturing capabilities.
Coordinate product launch documentation and requirements, including quality specifications, prototype timelines, and production ramp schedules.
Conduct product application testing to support product development and customer applications, including preparing test plans, evaluating results, and documenting findings.
Provide engineering support at customer locations, including assistance with product launches, assembly challenges, and application issues.
Develop annual sales budgets and long-range forecasts using available forecasting methods and customer feedback. Contribute to new product concepts, innovation, and continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures.