Applications Engineer II
About The Position
The Applications Engineer II joins a cross-functional Applications Engineering team of 26 colleagues to help customers select single-use design configurations and turn customer concepts into product solutions. The role reviews customer and internal single-use designs, uses the component library, and introduces components for custom and standard designs. It supports the evaluation and release of components and finished goods in the ERP system, with a focus on silicone and thermoplastic manufacturing and development. The position also works with commercial, manufacturing, and engineering teams to balance customer application needs with preferred raw materials and manufacturing requirements. Travel of less than 10% is required for industry events and customer visits.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience designing bioprocess single-use products and applications.
- Ability to produce clear and accurate product drawings and manufacturing instructions.
- Competence with AutoCAD.
- Basic knowledge of IQ, OQ, PQ, and other validations.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills for cross-functional, team-based interaction.
- Organizational, detail-oriented, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and a results-oriented mindset.
- Experience in CAD design (2D/3D), preferably in a manufacturing or product development environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and commercial teams.
- Ability to balance customer requirements with manufacturing constraints.
- A proactive, service-oriented mindset with attention to detail and quality.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Prior working knowledge of SolidWorks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Prior working experience with an ERP system and quality management tool.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the commercial team to convert customer conceptual designs into product solutions that meet customer application needs, with a focus on silicone and thermoplastic manufacturing and development.
- Guide customers in selecting raw materials that align with the business's preferred raw materials.
- Generate finished-product cost estimates.
- Set up products in the ERP system, including creating item masters, manufacturing routers, and bills of materials.
- Initiate or approve Engineering Change Orders for raw materials and finished products.
- Build detailed raw material specifications covering regulatory and compliance information, physical properties, applications, and sterilization.
- Work cross-functionally with commercial, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
- Support continuous improvement and innovation across product development and manufacturing.
- Travel less than 10% of the time for industry events and customer visits.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Eligibility to participate in a variable cash program (bonus or commission).
- Equity may be included in compensation for eligible roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
