Application Engineer - PT Components & Bulk Material Handling
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated Application Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will act as a functional engineer, driving improved decision-making and providing executional support for the business. You will support both internal and external customers by leading traditional Application Engineering projects and working to enhance overall engineering performance. Your goal will be to improve customer experience and business performance through continuous product enhancements. You will stay abreast of state-of-the-art technology and Dodge products, identifying technical and financial drivers for product solutions. You will strive to become the technical “trusted advisor” for our customers by providing consulting services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant field
- 0-10 years of engineering, manufacturing, or related technical experience
- Proficiency in MS Office and 3D/2D drafting and modeling software
- Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on critical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem-solving
- Attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Ability to adapt and multi-task based on departmental needs
- Good team player with strong collaboration skills
- General understanding of basic project management skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for new and changing ideas
Nice To Haves
- Lean Yellow Belt preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive improved decision-making and executional support for the business.
- Lead small projects requiring technical skills and basic project management.
- Innovate and implement industry-leading technologies to enhance technical support delivery.
- Emphasize critical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
- Support the team in creating innovative solutions that exceed current technology performance.
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit with unique and creative ideas.
- Propose follow-up projects based on new ideas.
- Apply Application Engineering processes and tools effectively.
- Communicate clearly, understand applications, use 2D and 3D CAD tools, and be aware of relevant industry standards.
- Develop technical/scientific knowledge for relevant processes and tools.
- Document and write technical reports independently.
- Recognize opportunities for product enhancements or new product needs based on customer feedback.
- Share these ideas with the business team.
- Provide product and application-based technical customer service via phone, email, and chat
- Provide technical expertise with product selection and installation support, recommending creative solutions to customer issues
- Work directly with product designers to ensure model and drawing accuracy
- Occasionally travel to provide on-site customer service, including training, installation support, and diagnosis
- Collaborate with other business functions, including manufacturing, supply chain, product management, R&D, and quality
- Create new part numbers and establish/maintain BOMs
- Manage cost reduction and lean/continuous improvement projects, including laboratory testing, design, and qualification
- Regular attendance at work is essential
Benefits
- Work alongside a collaborative, experienced team
- Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
