Application Engineer 
  
Performs functions to provide analysis of customer specifications to create complete equipment or modernization sales proposals including technical, commercial and pricing aspects for railcar maintenance/lifting equipment.   The Application Engineer also provides continued support or direction to all other departments involved after receipt of order through product shipment and installation.
 
Under general direction:

♦ Performs application engineering for Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) for  equipment product lines related to railcar maintenance/lifting equipment and defines proposal scope of work.

♦ Develops estimates and/or assists Estimator for RFP’s for various equipment product lines.

♦ Prepares and reviews proposals for various equipment product lines.

♦ Maintains  and/or assists Estimator with costing databases used as reference for estimating.

♦ Reviews customer supplied specifications and open vendor proposals.

♦ Provides technical support for the Sales team.

♦ Provides project management support during the product engineering/manufacturing/start-up process.

♦ Develops  equipment manuals.

♦ Works closely with other Product Group staff, salespeople, outside vendors, customers, and other departments.

♦ Supports customer service and warranty issues and related job duties.

♦ Supports overall company performance goals.

 
Reports to:  Application Product Group Supervisor, may receive direction from Lead Application Engineers.
 
Uses: Microsoft Office (incl. Excel, Word), Epicor, drawing system (AutoCAD).
 
Job Requirements:
 

♦ 2-4 years of college with an associates or bachelors degree in ME, MET, EE, EET or equivalent related field experience required.

♦ Mechanical and electrical knowledge of various components required.

♦ Ability to size mechanical components, including electric motors, gearings, couplings and shafting, etc.  May perform equipment layout function as part of the application effort.

♦ Ability to read and understand machinery and structural drawings, customer supplied specifications, codes and industry standards.

♦ Prior experience in large industrial equipment or structural steel industries.

♦ Ability to travel as needed, typically a partial day up to 3 days, 1-10 times/year.

♦ Occasional work in a manufacturing environment in a technical support role (ability to climb on heavy equipment that may be elevated 30-50 feet required).

♦ Ideal candidate must be a good communicator, both verbal and written.

♦ Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

  
Performs other duties as assigned.  Participates in Continuous Improvement and 6S.
Follows safety rules and keeps work area in clean and orderly condition.

EOE Employer M/FV/D

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances.  401(k).