Application Engineer (Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Australia-Employment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Application Engineer (Mechanical/Manufacturing) in Kansas City, MO. This on-site, permanent role focuses on delivering technical guidance, troubleshooting complex processes, and crafting tailored proposals to integrate our equipment with customers' manufacturing lines.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2–3 years of SMT/semiconductor experience, plus familiarity with statistical tools and electro-mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2–3 years of experience in SMT or semiconductor applications preferred.
• Working knowledge of statistical tools for electronics manufacturing processes.
• Foundational understanding of electro‑mechanical systems across electrical, mechanical and software.
• Familiarity with quality control standards and workmanship requirements in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide application and technical guidance on products to customers and internal partners.
• Troubleshoot complex system and process challenges and propose workable alternatives.
• Assess customer requirements and build tailored proposals and presentations.

Skills

SMT applications

Semiconductor applications

Electro‑mechanical systems

Quality control standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

Application Engineer (Mechanical/Manufacturing)

$70000 - $130000 per year | Kansas City, MO | On-site | Permanent

30-40% Division Growth This Year + Fortune 200 Backing with Small-Company Autonomy + Top-Tier PPO Benefits + 401k Match That Grows With You + Promote-From-Within Career Path + Relocation Assistance Available

A bit about us:

We design, build, and support the capital equipment used to assemble printed circuit boards and serve adjacent industrial applications. Our division operates across 11 countries with primary manufacturing in the US and Asia, and pairs equipment manufacturing with a global aftermarket parts and service business. We sit inside a Fortune 200 diversified manufacturer, but we operate in a decentralized way: the division operates like a mid-size company, with decisions made close to the work rather than handed down from a corporate tower. We're on pace for 30-40% growth this year as demand for electronics accelerates.

Why join us?

• Autonomy is structural, not aspirational. Decision‑making is pushed low into the organization. You will own outcomes you can actually point to.
• Culture backed by data. Engagement scores sit in the low-to-mid 80s, turnover is low, and tenure runs long.
• Benefits that are part of the paycheck. PPO plans still on the table with a low family coverage cost, plus a 401k match that accelerates with age, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave.
• A leader who has done the job. Your manager came up through this exact role before being promoted, so coaching is grounded in the work rather than theory.
• Real career runway. We build from within. A documented application engineering career path exists, and this role also opens doors into product management, operations, and engineering leadership.
• Work‑life balance that holds. The role is flexible and the team consistently reports balance as a strength.

Job Details

This position joins a global applications team. You will provide application and technical guidance on our products to customers and internal partners, troubleshoot complex system and process challenges, and recommend workable alternatives when the first path doesn't fit. You will assess customer requirements and build tailored proposals and presentations showing how our equipment integrates into their existing process. This role suits an experienced engineer who operates well independently.

What You’ll Do

• Support customer training during beta and controlled product launch phases
• Handle pre- and post-sales customer engagement: site visits, virtual support, process development
• Plan and run customer lab trials, demonstrations, and design of experiments to validate performance
• Provide post-installation support to customers and sales, including troubleshooting and process optimization
• Contribute to factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing
• Support new product introduction, including customer ramp-up and internal machine readiness
• Assist with project design, specification development, testing, and documentation under the Product

Technology Manager

• Support engineering trials for new product development: setup, execution, data collection
• Maintain and operate demo and engineering lab equipment
• Troubleshoot customer process and equipment issues to reduce downtime
• Support quotes, non-standard requests, and equipment upgrade proposals
• Participate in software and hardware testing, including bug identification and validation
• Capture and communicate Voice of Customer input back into product improvement
• Create and maintain manuals, application notes, and internal process guides
• Support trade shows and marketing events

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 2-3 years of experience (SMT and/or semiconductor applications preferred)
• Working knowledge of statistical tools for developing, analyzing, and controlling electronics manufacturing processes
• Ability to build process engineering test plans and procedures
• Foundational understanding of electro‑mechanical systems across electrical, mechanical, and software
• Familiarity with quality control standards and workmanship requirements in manufacturing
• General knowledge of product applications, features, and related manufacturing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization including production teams

Preferred

• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing processes including SMT, cleaning, and through‑hole
• Exposure to SMT line equipment such as reflow ovens, wave soldering systems, and cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of electronics assembly materials: underfill, adhesives, UV epoxies, solder paste, fluxes, cleaning agents
• Understanding of semiconductor applications and related manufacturing processes
• Experience applying statistical tools to process development and control
• Demonstrated appetite for learning new technologies, equipment, and processes

Logistics

• Travel up to 30-40%, realistically about one week per month, predominantly domestic
• Valid passport required for occasional international travel
• Primarily seated computer work with periodic hands‑on equipment operation; occasional light lifting to 25 pounds
• Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified candidates

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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