Application Engineer

NORD Gear Corporation; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NORD Gear Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical expertise to customers and internal teams on NORD products and applications. You will lead projects to improve product performance and reliability, and support sales with technical knowledge.

Responsibilities include assisting customers in proper selection, use, and maintenance of Nord products, reviewing and designing complex applications, traveling with the sales team for technical presentations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 7-10 years experience with electro-mechanical power transmission products.
• AutoCAD experience or ability to learn AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives and basic knowledge of industrial wiring.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

AutoCAD experience

VFD knowledge

Industrial wiring knowledge

Customer communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

• Employee Type Full Time - Salary

• 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.