Sr. Applications Engineer

MUST HAVES

• 3-5 Years of Experience

• BS from an accredited institution (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred) or similar industrial discipline and/or equivalent combination of education/experience.

• Mechanical application engineering experience in technical goods and services.

• Must be mechanically and electrically incline with knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, machine components and drawings (ex. understands tolerances).

• Hands-on related experience in manufacturing machinery and/or vibration analysis preferred.

• Travel up to 20% of the time, including some international travel.

• Strong PC skills: must be able to install software associated with vibration analysis programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to respond promptly and skillfully to customer inquiries.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and reason through technical issues.

Job Description:

• Work with sales & customers on product concepts or possible technical questions

• Set Specifications for new products together with Marketing and our customers

• Make prototypes of new products, including 3D printed parts, conduct verifications and validation of new designs

• Conducted final reviews of new products with sales and marketing before production to ensure that new products met defined specifications and consumer requirements.

• Perform comparative, competitive analysis A/R

• Create all necessary design packages for new products, including 3D assembly drawings, detailed parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies of finished products with a parts list

• Create Part Numbers, Engineering Masters, Cost Sheets, and Technical Specification Documents and approve drawings for assigned products

• Work with Purchasing A/R.

• Design and establish necessary tools, fixtures & sales demo units A/R.

• Provide technical support to Sales, customers & other departments A/R.

• Attend technical meetings/seminars and trade shows. Collect technology trend information on products related to the Company's business

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Engineering, EVP of Operations, or the President.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Office 365, CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, ERP software such as Visual Manufacturing or SAP, and Smartsheet software.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in speaking with customers

• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions, including written, oral, diagram, and schedules; work on many different projects at one time with little to no supervision

• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills

• Speaks clearly and can effectively present information in one-on-one and small group presentations.

• General engineering design, building of prototypes, experiment, and report skills in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in designing for manufacturability, manufacturing concepts, and technologies relating to sheet metal, machining, additive manufacturing, injection molding, and assemblies.

• Remain open to others' ideas; share expertise with others; give and welcome feedback; apply feedback to improve performance; treat people with respect and consideration; listen to others without interrupting; contribute to building positive team spirit; ask and offer help as needed.

• Works with integrity and ethics and maintains confidentiality.

• Adheres to the company Policies and Procedures; upholds organizational values.

• Displays willingness to make timely decisions; resolves problems; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.

• Measures self against standard of excellence; reacts well under pressure; assesses own strengths and weaknesses; accepts responsibility for own actions.

• Meets productivity standards; strives to increase productivity, knowledge, and skills; completes tasks correctly and on time; aligns work with strategic goals; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; displays orientation to profitability.

• Observe safety and security procedures; use equipment and materials properly; report potentially unsafe conditions.

• Is consistently at work and on time; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Travel: Attend technical meetings/seminars and trade shows as needed.

Work Environment: 100% ONSITE Position, great work-life balance

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.