Application Engineer - Omaha

Anderson Industrial Engines; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Flexible Work Schedule

Charitable Match Program

Job summary

Anderson Industrial Engines Co., Inc. (AIE) in Omaha, NE is seeking an Application Engineer to design and support diesel and spark-ignited engine packages for key OEM customers, perform field evaluations, and assist sales with specifications.

You will work with production management to monitor packaging operations, travel to customer sites about 6–8 nights per month, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance and quality across engineering projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; SolidWorks experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of CI engine after-treatment systems and EPA/CARB emissions.
• Strong data acquisition skills: vibration, temperature and pressure measurements.
• Experience with J1939 protocol, electronics, wiring, sensors and hydraulics.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Ability to build and maintain customer/vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with OEM customers on technical and engineering issues.
• Conduct engine application reviews at customer locations and complete compliance docs.
• Ensure timely reporting using Excel and internal software; maintain docs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide guidance to engineers.
• Mentor AIE engineers using field experience and reviews.
• Collaborate with service, production and sales on troubleshooting.
• Create components and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks.
• Develop BOMs for sales and production teams.
• Analyze failures with OEM staff and service personnel.

Skills

Engine after-treatment

Electronics knowledge

J1939 protocol

Data acquisition

Customer relations

Time management

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

Anderson Industrial Engines Co., Inc. (AIE) is an Industrial Engine Distributor based in Omaha, NE, with offices in Kansas City, KS, Modesto, CA, and Las Vegas, NV. We are proud recipients of the Diesel Progress Employer of the Year and Distributor of the Year awards in recent years. We are a growing company with 80+ employees, with a great company culture that lives our core values every day.

The Application Engineer is responsible for design and support of diesel and spark ignited engine packages for the Company’s key OEM customers. Responsible for conducting field evaluations of applications in use and sales support of engine applications. Works with the sales team to develop specifications for customer’s needs. Works with the production management team in monitoring engine packaging operations, including quality, build and material processes.

This position will be based in Omaha, NE and it will require travel to key customer locations for application support and mentoring as needed on an average of 6 to 8 nights per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates directly with the AIE’s key OEM customers regarding technical and engineering issues concerning current and prospective engine business.
• Conducts engine application reviews at key OEM customer locations and completes all required manufacturer and governmental compliance documentation associated with such reviews, ensuring proper reporting and filing.
• Ensures timely reporting of projects using Microsoft Excel, Word, and proprietary AIE software. Maintains engineering documentation.
• Participates in design reviews for AIE application projects, providing feedback and guidance.
• Utilizes application review and field experience to provide technical support and mentoring to AIE engineers.
• Consults with service, production, and sales team members for troubleshooting or application related questions.
• Designs complex components, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks software, following AIE data management and drawing release practices.
• Develops bill of materials for sales and production teams, including creating custom specifications as required per engine manufacturers guidelines
• Analyze failures and address root causes with key OEM engineering staff and AIE Service personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 5-10 years of technical experience in application engineering in large and small displacement industrial engine industry and market or comparable field.
• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Competent in the use of SolidWorks for weldments, large assemblies, and drawings.
• Industrial Engines: In-depth understanding of CI engine after-treatment systems from all worldwide engine manufacturers, including DOC, DPF, NOx reduction technologies. Strong knowledge of electronics, 12V DC systems, SAE J1939 protocol, wiring, actuators, sensors, and hydraulics. Knowledge of US EPA and CARB emissions requirements for compression and spark ignited engines is required
• Data Acquisition: Must possess in-depth knowledge of vibration, temperature and pressure measurements of fluids and engine components. Must accurately use thermocouples, accelerometers, and analog tools with minimum supervision to measure and record performance and diagnose and solve problems.
• Customer & Vendor Relations: Manage key customer and vendor relationships and a good understanding of distribution’s role in the supply chain.
• Time Management, Teamwork and Communications: Excellent at task organization, scheduling and follow-up. Ability to document and plan multiple series of tasks into a project plan and to track, communicate about and execute in a timely, effective manner. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical: Must be able to lift 50 lbs., stand and work on feet all day

Benefits

• Guaranteed 401(k) Match
• Employee Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance is paid 100%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Charitable Match Program

Job Type

• Full time

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, (Days)
• 40 hours per week

About Us

• AIE was established in 1974 with headquarters in Omaha, NE. AIE distributes and packages industrial engine and generator sets. We support our product with parts and service departments and have grown to multiple branches within the US.
• AIE has employed industry professionals for almost 50 years. AIE strives to treat each of our employees fairly, to help grow their strengths, and to diminish their weaknesses. AIE is focused on building a supportive company culture and building careers our employees find fulfilling and fun. We are proud to have such an amazing team of professionals that live and breathe our AIE core values.

AIE 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 policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.