Application Engineer

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tools Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Discount Program (Footwear/Eyewear/SR)

Training & Development

Job summary

Reading Truck is seeking an Application Engineer to develop custom specifications and build documentation. You will design systems, create 3D layouts, and work with Operations to ensure build accuracy.

Collaborate with Design Engineers, perform structural analysis when needed, and contribute to multiple projects independently. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in a similar field, with aftermarket automotive system design and hydraulic/pneumatic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in a similar field.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Aftermarket automotive system design experience preferred.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write specifications to clearly define and document customer needs.
• Create 3D layouts of overall builds for fit, form and function verification and customer approval.
• Create and modify 3D models and AutoCAD drawings for assemblies, parts, schematics, etc.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and build documentation.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers and Designers to ensure build documentation accuracy.
• Assist Design Engineers with required engineering expertise to complete design activities.
• May perform structural analysis for new and existing components.
• Layout, draw and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications.
• Provide Operations support as required.
• Work on multiple projects independently.

Skills

Experience in similar field

Aftermarket automotive system design

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

3D layouts and CAD drawings

Write specifications

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

How You Will Make an Impact

The Application Engineer is responsible for developing custom specifications and build documentation to meet customer demands. This role will write specifications, design systems as well as fabricated components, and work with Operations to provide expertise and ensure build accuracy.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Write specifications to clearly define and document customer needs
• Create 3D layouts of overall builds for fit, form and function verification as well as customer approval
• Create and modify 3D models and AutoCAD drawings for assemblies, parts, schematics, etc.
• Responsible for compliance and regulation adherence
• Work with Design Engineers and Designers to ensure build documentation accuracy
• Assist Design Engineers with required engineering expertise to complete design activities
• May perform structural analysis for new and existing engineered components
• Layout, draw and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications
• Operations support as required
• Work on multiple projects independently

Required Credentials

• Bachelor degree preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in similar field
• Aftermarket automotive system design experience preferred
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system experience preferred

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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