Application Engineer

Essential Functions

• Develop estimates and technical proposals for engineered equipment projects.
• Develop product pricing models and provide technical support to the sales team for new projects.
• Develop project scope/specification documents; monitor project scope compliance; lead project kick-off meetings; communicate project requirements and deliverables to team members; manage customer project status communications.
• Work with engineering, procurement, and production control to ensure timely completion of critical path elements; manage drawing and technical documentation submittals with customers.
• Schedule follow-up meetings to close out projects, including reviewing Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Post-Action Reviews (PARs).
• Ensure all aspects of customer specifications are addressed (compliance, clarification, exceptions, delivery times, etc.).
• Support customer service and address warranty issues.
• Participate in product development initiatives.
• Maintain project records using SolidWorks PDM and IFS ERP systems.
• Occasional domestic and international travel for system startup and troubleshooting.
• Actively participate in product design, collaborating with the engineering team to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Willingness to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots) as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural, mechanical, and hydraulic areas of machine design.
• Railcar experience of 1 or more years a plus.
• Project Management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be committed to customer service.
• Work effectively as a team member or leader.
• Proficiency in Solidworks 3D CAD 2005 or higher.
• Must maintain a valid passport and driver's license; abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy.
• Ability to complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).