Applications Engineer

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%