Application Engineer
About The Position
The Application Engineer supports application designs on the product line. The role manages new application design projects and customer requirements, coordinates designs with Design Engineering, and serves as a technical support resource for Product Managers, Marketing, manufacturing, quality, distributors, regional sales managers, and customers. The engineer develops project plans, communicates changes and progress, and responds promptly to customer requests for service and assistance. Occasional travel, including driving and overnight stays, is required. The position also requires maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S practices and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; BSME, BSIE, or BSEE required.
- One to two years of related experience.
- Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access.
- Excellent knowledge of ERP software.
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information; and develop alternative solutions.
- Travel, including driving and overnight stays, is occasionally required.
Nice To Haves
- Hydraulic experience preferred.
- Experience in the fluid power industry and/or a manufacturing environment preferred.
- SAP experience is a plus.
- Fluid power certification or willingness to obtain certification is desired.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects for new application designs and customer-specified requirements.
- Coordinate designs with Design Engineering.
- Provide technical training to manufacturing and quality staff.
- Write technical specifications for equipment.
- Evaluate vendor bids and analyze and interpret technical requirements from customer inquiries and specifications.
- Provide support to Product Managers.
- Coordinate with Operations to ensure quoted products are viable.
- Provide technical support to Marketing regarding sales inquiries, equipment application, and engineering analysis.
- Develop and coordinate project plans and communicate changes and progress.
- Respond promptly to customer requests for service and assistance.
- Develop effective relationships with distributors, regional sales managers, and customers.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
