Application Engineer - Mechanical

SEW-EURODRIVE - USA; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SEW-EURODRIVE is seeking a Power Transmission Applications Specialist to provide application expertise to company personnel and customers, aiming to maintain sales and grow new business within corporate guidelines. The role centers on building growth and long-term relationships with a professional businesslike approach.

You will support mechanical and electrical design engineering, assist inside sales with quotes and orders for nonstandard assemblies, review specifications for compliance, and

Qualifications

• Power transmission application expertise required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist SEW-EURODRIVE DSMs and customers with application expertise including both mechanical and electrical design engineering.
• Assist inside sales with quotes and orders for nonstandard product assemblies/modifications to ensure product is technically acceptable and has a low risk of failure, with ratings and data on nonstandard products and training on new products.
• Assure technical compliance by reviewing drive specifications and job requirements as supplied by customers.
• Generate sketches for parts fabrication/modifications.
• Catalog and maintain technical information relating to SEW-EURODRIVE products and applications.
• Purchase special parts for customer specific orders as required.
• Generate certified prints for non-cataloged assemblies.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Oral communication

Written communication

Workload planning

Professional conduct

CAD software

MS Office

Tools

CAD software

Word processing

Database management

Engineering tools

Job description

About the Role

Position will provide power transmission application expertise to SEW‑EURODRIVE personnel and customers for the purpose of maintaining established sales activity and increasing new sales of SEW‑EURODRIVE products within the corporate guidelines. Customers are to be treated with a view toward growth and long‑term relationships while maintaining a consistent and businesslike attitude.

Pay Range

$70,000 to $85,000 annually. Compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Candidates with additional relevant degrees or certifications and extensive experience may be considered for the higher end of the salary range.

Key Skills

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with continuous interruptions.
• Must have good oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize workload for timely accomplishment of work.
• Ability to communicate with all company employees in a businesslike and professional manner.
• Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact with others.
• Ability to read and understand parts lists, catalogs, price books, general factory instructions, and SEW‑EURODRIVE customer service procedures.
• Ability to understand nomenclature and number assignments of the SEW‑EURODRIVE products.
• Must be knowledgeable in and use computer programs including CAD, word processing, database and engineering.

Key Tasks

• Assist SEW‑EURODRIVE DSM’s and customers with application expertise including both mechanical and electrical design engineering.
• Assist inside sales with requests for quotes and orders for nonstandard product assemblies/modifications to ensure product is technically acceptable and has a low risk of failure, with ratings and technical data on nonstandard products, and training on new products and/or product changes.
• Assure technical compliance by reviewing drive specifications and job requirements as supplied by customers.
• Generate sketches for parts fabrication/modifications.
• Catalog and maintain technical information relating to SEW‑EURODRIVE products and applications.
• Purchase special parts for customer specific orders as required.
• Generate certified prints for non‑cataloged assemblies.

Additional Compensation

10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.

Benefits

SEW‑EURODRIVE provides a generous benefits package to all full‑time employees. These benefits start on DAY ONE. There is no monthly premium required for Employee's coverage.

• Medical Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals
• Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Disability - Includes both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care Made available annually during open enrollment
• Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase
• Paid Vacation - 2‑weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service
• Holiday Pay - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
• Retirement Benefits - Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions - Unused time is paid out annually
• Paid Parental Leave - To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters
• Onsite Clinic Services - On location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees
• Education Assistance Programs - Student Loan Repayment / Tuition Assistance options
• Counseling Resources - Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online
• Wellness Resources - Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards
• Uniforms/Subsidies - Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms are provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements
• Safety Shoes - A subsidy for the annual purchase of OSHA approved safety shoes, based on job requirements
• Employee Assistance Programs - program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances

Additional job requirements and responsibilities would be discussed during the interview process.