Applications Engineer

Fastenal•Winona, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Working as a Full-time Applications Engineer, you will work directly with our global customer base on new or existing product designs, fastener consolidation, standardization projects (reverse engineering, teardowns, production line, reviews, etc.), failure analysis, and customer specified and industry standard testing. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

Requirements

Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
Possess a bachelor's degree in Material Science, Metallurgy or a related field of study
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

Nice To Haves

Possess prior work experience in the Fastener industry
Experience scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy
Knowledge of fractography (metals) and material failure mechanisms
Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation
Knowledge of deformation processes of steel
Knowledge of heat treatment fundamentals and techniques for metals.

Responsibilities

Providing technical support on fasteners and fastening to our customers and sales team
Overseeing and conducting failure analysis and testing of fastener and other metal components
Interpreting metallurgical and failure analysis results and provide solution recommendations for multifunctional teams
Sampling and testing of product in an A2LA Accredited Laboratory
Revising and troubleshooting fastener applications
Analyzing fastener failure
Establishing and complying with project timelines
Performing in house testing to prove design features