Application Engineer

NORD Gear Corporation; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Application Engineer at NORD Gear Corporation in Waunakee, WI, will serve as the technical expert for the proper selection, use, and maintenance of NORD products, translating customer needs into practical solutions. You will design, review, and calculate complex applications, prepare training materials, and travel with the sales team to present concepts and support customers.

A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is required, with 7–10 years’ electro-mechanical power

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar field required.
• Experience: 7-10 years prior experience with electro-mechanical power transmission products.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with customers to translate technical concepts into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal and external customers in the proper selection, use, and maintenance of NORD Products.
• Review, design, and calculate complicated applications and product modifications.
• Travel with sales team members to assist with technical presentations, discussions, and training.
• Perform field sales and service calls as required.

Skills

Customer communication

Technical problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Assist internal and external customers in the proper selection, use, and maintenance of NORD Products.
• Complete assigned projects through the:
  • Implementation of proper documentation and procedures to ensure products are correctly selected, manufactured, assembled, and tailored (i.e. modified) for specific applications.
  • Documentation of product specifications for use by customer service, sales, and customers.
  • Preparation of materials for training on Nord products or other industry-specific technical topics.
• Review, design, and calculate complicated applications and product modifications.
• Travel with sales team members to assist with technical presentations, discussions, and training.
• Perform field sales and service calls as required.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar field required.

Experience: 7-10 years prior experience with electro-mechanical power transmission products.

Skills And Key Attributes

• AutoCAD experience or the ability to learn AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives and basic knowledge of industrial wiring.
• Ability to effectively work directly with customers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work at a desk for extended periods and travel without limitations as required by business needs.

Summary

The Application Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise to NORD employees and customers regarding NORD products and applications. This role executes projects to improve product performance and reliability, shares technical knowledge, and supports sales efforts.