Applications Engineer I

ESPEC North America Inc•Hudsonville, MI

19h

About The Position

We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions. We are currently hiring a Applications Engineer I for our Sales department. We offer an awesome benefits package, great work environment, and opportunities for advancement! Hours Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that may be necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Associate’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or 1 year of environmental chamber experience in a technical role is required.
Demonstrated understanding of basic electrical concepts, including proper wiring practices, power supply needs, and the principles of control system logic is preferred.
Must have experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, including 2D drafting and/or 3D modeling.
Must have experience utilizing ERP systems, including experience with managing and maintaining Bill of Materials structures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email, PowerPoint), is required.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry is required.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations required.
Ability to read and comprehend multiple step instructions (in the English language), short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the production shop.
While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Limited travel may be required.
Regular physical attendance is required.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts (while out in the production shop).
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews Sales to Engineering Requests (SER) for complete and accurate information.
Conducts a thorough review of customer requirements, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
Develops chamber concept drawings and specifications to meet application requirements.
Researches and identifies materials, components and subassemblies required to implement the chamber concept and meet performance requirements.
Determines and documents material costs.
Collaborates with production to develop labor hour estimations.
Manages the design and customization of basic to moderately complex chambers, including performance calculations and support for upgrades and replacement parts with a complexity average of 0-3.
The target completion goal for Engineering to Sales Replies varies based on complexity, with an average of 15 per month.
Completes Engineering to Sales Replies (ESR), including performance verification.
Other duties may be assigned.