Field Applications Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for customers, OEMs, distribution partners, and the sales team regarding product applications, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Support customer application development by recommending and implementing Cattron solutions for new and existing applications.
• Aid customers with technical issues, product troubleshooting, testing, and field support activities.
• Design wiring diagrams and wire harnesses for customer-specific applications.
• Develop application drawings, layouts, and technical documentation to support customer projects and manufacturing requirements.
• Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and onsite support activities to ensure the successful implementation of solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and manufacturing to meet customer expectations, project timelines, and quality standards.
• Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously while maintaining responsiveness and strong communication.
• Manage and maintain accurate documentation related to customer applications, drawings, specifications, and project changes.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, products, and competitive solutions within the fluid power and industrial controls markets.
• Travel to customer locations, trade shows, and company facilities as needed.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with CAD and electrical design software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, or similar platforms.
• Experience with industrial equipment, mobile equipment, fluid power systems, or electro-mechanical applications preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and product development environments preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in applications engineering, field engineering, technical support, design engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• Equivalent combinations of education and practical industry experience may be considered.

Skills

• Knowledge of mobile equipment or off-highway vehicle applications.
• Experience with CANbus/J1939 communication systems is a plus.
• Experience in engine-driven equipment, industrial controls, or automation industries preferred.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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