Product Application Engineer II

U. S. Steel • Troy, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Application Engineer partners with customers, suppliers, Sales, Product Management, and technical teams to expand the use of U. S. Steel products in industrial and non-automotive applications. This role supports new product introduction, identifies customer-driven innovation opportunities, and helps shape the product development roadmap through market and application insight. Top Candidate Profile Balances technical depth with customer-facing communication skills. Understands steel products, material specifications, and industrial application needs. Can translate customer problems into practical products or process solutions. Build credibility across customers, Sales, Product Management, R&D, and manufacturing teams. Shows curiosity, ownership, and a growth mindset in identifying new market opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related technical field required.
• Knowledge of steel products, material specifications, sheet metal forming, customer applications, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build business cases, prepare technical reports, and work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in industrial applications, product application engineering, technical service, manufacturing, infrastructure, OEM, or adjacent markets preferred.
• Experience using CAD tools such as CATIA V5 or UGNX preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support customer material selection, specification reviews, and new product introduction timing.
• Identify new applications and business cases for U. S. Steel products in volume production.
• Facilitate technical exchanges with customers to promote product understanding and adoption.
• Represent customer requirements in internal product and technology reviews.
• Review customer orders for alignment with qualified material specifications.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend additions to the product development roadmap.
• Serve as a technical resource for Sales and Product Management in customer discussions.
• Complete additional projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level