Field Application Engineer
About The Position
PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, creative individual to be a part of the Field Application Engineering Team in Michigan. As a Field Application Engineer at PennEngineering, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. Our Field Application Engineers are a critical source of technical support serving as the PennEngineering liaison for our customers and their engineering departments. In this role, you will develop and coordinate strategic plans for new product concepts and all associated product testing. You will be accountable for recommending improvements to products, processes, and performance. You will be responsible for key customers in the automotive industry and beyond, working in exciting and unique situations in rapidly growing industries. This position may require the individual to specialize in multiple market segments throughout our successful portfolio such as Micro Products, Panel Fasteners, and additional PEM core product. This role requires 20% travel domestically.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
- Two (2) years of engineering design experience required including experience using 3D modeling software.
- Ability to coordinate engineering activities within a sales and marketing function.
- Effective communication skills including presenting internally and externally as necessary across multiple regions and cultures.
- Independent working skills with minimal supervision while maintaining professionalism in all interactions with customers and internal teams.
- Proven project leadership capability.
- Successful record of completing Sales / Marketing or Engineering assignments.
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of the various techniques and materials used in manufacturing mechanical fasteners.
- Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally by air.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Nice To Haves
- Computer literacy is required to utilize quoting, CAD, and enterprise system tools.
Responsibilities
- Independently utilize engineering principles, training and knowledge in the execution of duties with emphasis on mechanical problem solving.
- As the "voice of the customer" for assigned accounts with our PEM and SI products, you will manage long-term, data-driven projects.
- Produce new fastener applications and adoptions.
- Maintain a high level of technical competency in all areas relating to designing special products that meet the needs of our customers. This includes metal forming, metal cutting, plastic molding, and assembly.
- Maintain a high level of awareness in Manufacturing, Quality, New Product Innovation, Sales and Marketing disciplines relating to new customer applications.
- Make recommendations to your direct supervisor to improve product design, product manufacturability, quoting process, and productivity.
- Coordinate and collaborate with various functions domestically and internationally including Sales, Marketing, New Product Innovation, Manufacturing, and global engineering teams.
- Developing Special fastener design solutions
- Conducting Product/Technical Presentations
- Reviewing designs with Engineering and Manufacturing for approval/suggestions
- Creating CAD drawings in Creo
- Coordinating application testing/specs with PennEngineering and the customer, rep or distributor.
- Supply technical information for customer quotations
- Perform your duties completely in a professional manner and with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- PTO, holiday pay, 401K, tuition reimbursement
- Medical, Dental and vision insurance
- Company provided technology including Laptop, necessary monitors and hardware for office and home environments, iPhone, etc.
- Employee centric culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
