Sr. Applications Engineer - Encoders

The Timken Company • Traverse City, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is in the sensor application and product development engineering group. The position includes working with suppliers and the Timken supply chain group as an advocate for the sensor business unit. This associate will work with Team Center to support Sensor product creation, application engineering and manufacturing launch activities. Successful applicants are expected to have design experience with electro-mechanical products.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Masters preferred.
• Electrical and / or Mechanical CAD experience.
• A minimum of 4 years related experience in Product/Applications Engineering with similar products.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with customers and cross functional team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Hands on electrical or mechanical assembly experience.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of hall sensor and magnetic target product design and manufacturing processes
• Depth of experience designing for manufacturing
• Working knowledge of programs like Team Center, Pro-Engineer, UG CAD
• Advanced strategic thinking skills; ability to work on and execute complex projects
• Initiative to work independently

Responsibilities

• Works with customers, sales representatives, and product engineering to understand customer requirements and delivers product solutions; propose products which are simple, reliable, cost effective, and capable of meeting or exceeding customers’ requirements.
• Tests and creates feasibility studies for technical applications of sensor products.
• Designs sensor products in accordance with product requirements and customer specifications; Documents, implements, and tests applicable design requirements for production.
• Delivers technical proposals in support of quotations and orders. This includes drawings, calculations, specifications and other technical information.
• Partners with the supply chain function to identify and develop component suppliers; validates supplier capabilities and ensures compliance with product and performance specifications.
• Participates in pre-production and prototype activity in-house and with partner plants; reviews and analyzes product performance data.
• Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participating in Product Quality Planning activities and Six Sigma activities, and supporting other business priorities as directed by internal customers.

What This Job Offers

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