Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Applications Engineering acts as the bridge between our customers' visions and our internal expertise, transforming ideas into reality while championing the capabilities of our design and manufacturing teams; including research and procurement of technology supporting operational excellence. We work on next-generation systems developing solutions for some of the most advanced engineering groups in the industry while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical liaison between Sales, Pricing, Engineering and Manufacturing teams on behalf of the customer.
• Provides necessary engineering calculations and makes recommendations to support customer requirements.
• Provides Engineering expertise to translate customer's needs into manufacturable products.
• Problem solves application and customer design issues prior to P.O, as needed.
• Support operational excellence and industry needs – equipment, software, etc.
• Participate in technological and engineering forums within ABT.
• Develop preliminary designs to support pricing and early-stage design activities.
• Research and recommend solutions for specialty BOM items on an as-needed basis.
• Designs and supervises prototype builds for customer applications on an as-needed basis.
• Performs other tasks assigned by Manager.

Job Requirements

• Prefer BS in STEM, Engineering or related field
• Minimum 4 years engineering experience with similar products or industry practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with customers
• Experience in reviewing technical data packages including, but not limited to drawings and bill of materials
• Excellent Problem Solving, Statistical and Analytical skills
• Prefer experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, etc.)
• Prefer experience with industry standards (IPC, DO-160, MIL-STD-810, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to understand and work with multiple engineering disciplines
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Anticipated travel of 5-15%