Application Engineer

Allient; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Buffalo, New York is seeking an Application Engineer to collaborate with customers, analyze engineering specifications, and provide effective technical solutions. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering with 3-8 years experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a salary range of $75,000 - $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 3 – 8 years of work and/or intern/co-op experience in a technical, manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable delivering presentations to internal and external employees as needed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general customer requirements documents.

Responsibilities

• Identify the best motion solution for customers' requirements.
• Review engineering specifications and provide technical solutions.
• Prepare detailed product proposals and cost estimates.

Skills

MS Office

D365 CRM

Solidworks

MatLab

Altium

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Overview

Allient Inc. is currently seeking an Application Engineer to join our team at our Corporate Innovation Center and Headquarters located in Buffalo, New York. This role conducts and engages with customers to determine requirements related to manufactured products including motors, drives, gearboxes, and other Allient Inc. products and systems. Serves as a liaison between Allied Motion, customers, distributors, and reps. The base pay range is $75,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Work directly with new and existing customers to identify the best motion solution for their unique requirements from our product offerings.
• Review engineering specifications from customers and identify an appropriate technical solution through engineering analysis.
• Be comfortable interfacing with Sales Personnel and Engineers at Allient's manufacturing facilities to collaborate on projects.
• Prepare detailed product proposals and cost estimates by leveraging our intellectual property to win new business.
• Serve as a liaison to obtain and provide engineering knowledge and related information to assist our customers and internal departments.
• Provide technical assistance to interpret, analyze, and resolve design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, and field operating problems.
• Oversee product installation and trial operations, analyze and resolve operating and other field problems related to customer installations.
• Prepare proposals, and maintain records, files, and references library incidental to opportunities.
• Stay informed of new developments in the industry and how they relate to the division’s products.
• Train in-house to gain an understanding of AM products, applications, order process flow, and specifications.
• Update the CRM daily, ensuring opportunities with our customers are progressing smoothly and that thorough analysis has been conducted.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical.
• 3 – 8 years of work and/or intern/co-op experience in a technical, manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable delivering presentations to internal and external employees as needed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general customer requirements documents including RFQ and RFQ requests, professional journals, technical procedures, compliance requirements, or governmental regulations.
• Solid computer skills include MS Office, D365 CRM, Solidworks, MatLab, Altium, Python.

Physical Demands

• The role is mostly office-based but may spend considerable time standing and walking on the production floor or development lab.
• Occasionally may have to lift and/or transport items weighing between 10 and 40 pounds.

Work Environment

• Predominantly office environment with occasional exposure to the production floor and development lab.
• While on the production floor, employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts and may be required to wear precautionary safety gear such as safety glasses.
• Occasional business-related travel required.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Allient 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 applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Additional notes

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