Application Engineer

Tom Trese; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking an Application Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska to support Product Platforms and the Engineering team. You will provide detailed sales and application support, aiding in product design to meet customer needs, and developing customized solutions.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate degree in a relevant field with 3–5 years of experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. The role involves direct collaboration with Sales and Engineering teams on design proposals and solution verification.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience updating bill of materials.
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and corrective action initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality on design reviews.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Strong communication skills

Understanding of mobile electrification systems

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title

Application Engineer

Location

Omaha, Nebraska

Salary

$60-70K plus bonus

Job Summary

The Application Engineer will support Product Platforms and the Engineering team by providing detailed sales and system application support. This role provides guidance to Sales and internal Engineering teams on product design to meet customer needs and is directly involved in customized solution development, including design proposals, solution verification, and drawing preparation. The role is directly involved in product design for customized solutions, including design proposals for quotations, solution verification, and drafts / drawing proposals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive and review design specifications with Sales and/or customers regarding product requirements versus capabilities
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics using SolidWorks and AutoCAD/DraftsSight
• Analyze product specifications and performance requirements to develop manufacturable designs
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and corrective action initiatives
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality on design reviews and solutions
• Provide engineering support to the manufacturing shop floor and assist with commissioning activities
• Interpret regulatory codes such as UL, NEC, and NFPA
• Receive design specification input from Engineered Product Specialists and review with Sales and/or customers about product requirements versus our capabilities
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for the product line(s)
• Analyze product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
• Review challenges and problems with Engineering personnel and work to find solutions to meet customer requirements
• Locate design and application files related to the required designs, and make design modifications as appropriate
• Conduct design review meetings with Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance personnel for special engineered products
• Initiate and write Test Requests, analyze results, and take appropriate action
• Develop an expert-level understanding of assigned products over time
• Correct errors or omissions expeditiously and look for ways to reduce or eliminate recurring errors
• Support corrective action investigation, analysis, and permanent corrective action implementation
• Perform on-site inspections and support commissioning activities

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, or Engineering Technology, plus 3–5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2018 or newer) and SolidWorks
• Experience updating bill of materials
• Experience on Engineering Change Orders
• Sound understanding of mobile electrification systems for industrial and/or commercial use
• Strong communication skills to effectively document and discuss technical requirements
• Ability to communicate and effectively document conversations with Sales and/or Customers concerning applications and technical requirements