Application Engineer
About the role
The Applications Engineering Manager at LightGuide, Inc. is responsible for working with the sales team, engineering team, and customers to design innovative augmented reality systems that drive value in industry. This role involves preparing scopes of work, bills of materials, and concept drawings, researching and specifying hardware and software, designing mechanical systems, and supporting the operations group.
Responsibilities
- Work with the sales team, engineering team, and customers to design innovative augmented reality systems that drive value in industry.
- Prepare scopes of work, bills of materials, and concept drawings detailing each system design.
- Thoroughly understand the strengths and limitations of our software/technology to ensure solutions are effective and maintainable.
- Research and specify hardware such as sensors, actuators, enclosures, projectors, computers, PLCs, robots, smart tools, cameras, cables, pneumatics, gauges, and networking equipment.
- Research software packages for communication and interoperability, including MES/ERP/MRP/QMS/MOM/PLM/CAD, etc.
- Understand and apply manufacturing best practices such as the Toyota Production System, 6 Sigma, lean manufacturing, human factors and ergonomics.
- Design mechanical systems such as work benches, mounting plates, brackets, tooling, fixtures, linear rails, and mobile workstations.
- Support the operations group with system assembly, installation, training, support, and documentation as needed.
- Work closely with all personnel including OPS employees, customer's, and suppliers in a constructive and team-based manner.
- Regularly visit customer facilities to gather information on potential applications and to assist with installation/support.
- Continuously improve and optimize all processes related to the above work.
Requirements
- Strong communications skills, promoting open and honest dialogues.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement of individuals and organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills with PC hardware and Microsoft Windows.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Consistent ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions.
- Able to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients. Able to deal with people under adverse circumstances.
- Able to work as an integral part of a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- 2+ years experience with engineering design.
- 2+ years experience in customer-facing technical roles.
- 2+ years experience in manufacturing plants.
- 2+ years experience leading technical teams.
Qualifications
While not all qualifications are required, we encourage candidates who don't meet every single requirement to apply. LightGuide, Inc. is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
Skills
- Strong communications skills.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to work with distractions and interruptions.
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Benefits
LightGuide, Inc. offers competitive and diverse benefits with a supportive and values-driven company culture. Join our team today!
Pay
Full-time, Salary, Exempt
Schedule
Hybrid