Application Engineer

About the role

The Application Engineer will play a critical role in the design and application of equipment, particularly focusing on steam control products. This position requires expertise in CAD software, with a strong emphasis on SolidWorks, DraftSight, and/or AutoCAD, as well as proficiency in sheet metal manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SolidWorks to create drawings for quotation and manufacturing purposes.
• Collaborate with Sales to produce application drawings for obtaining customer orders.
• Recommend and assist in sourcing/quoting components suitable for each application.
• Generate libraries for technical works used in the creation of technical drawings.
• Expand duties to design and manufacture equipment in-house.
• Conduct FEA analysis to ensure the structural integrity and performance of designs.
• Understand pumps and motors, and their relation to pressures and flow inside piping systems to optimize design performance.
• Review orders with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams when required.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn and develop appropriate tools to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Expertise in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD 2D.
• Experience in project management and application engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with SolidWorks and FEA analysis.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sheet metal manufacturing processes, including welding, laser cutting, and forming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 2-5 years of application and/or design engineering experience.

Work Environment

The role involves the use of advanced CAD software and techniques in sheet metal manufacturing. It requires close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams and demands a proactive approach to learning and tool development to enhance efficiency.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in New Berlin, WI.