Applications Engineer

Rotek Incorporated; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

13 Paid Holidays

Short/Long Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

thyssenkrupp rothe erde in Ohio designs slewing ring bearings for diverse applications, from aerospace to mining, collaborating with customers to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.

The role focuses on creating, selecting, and reviewing bearing designs, performing performance calculations, and presenting proposals to customers. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree or 4 years related experience.
• Experience with CAD programs such as Inventor and AutoCAD and with MS Office.
• SAP experience a plus; VBA and Visual Studio experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer inquiries based on application, load data and specs.
• Select existing designs or create custom bearing designs per requirements.
• Perform load, raceway, gear, bolt, and stress calculations.
• Prepare drawings using Autodesk CAD tools.
• Coordinate cross-department Design Review Team meetings.
• Travel to customer site for presentations when needed.
• Maintain records of inquiries, calculations, drawings, and communications.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Education

BSME or equivalent

4 years related experience

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Excel VBA

Visual Studio

SAP

Job description

Company

As one of the world's leading manufacturers of slewing bearings, thyssenkrupp rothe erde leads the way. We develop solutions for the most diverse applications which all have something in common: They transcend the ordinary. From exploring the universe, the sourcing of raw material in the open sea, through to mine or tunnel excavations deep under the earth - our products help turn visions into reality and ensure projects around the world are successful under the most difficult conditions.

Rothe Erde consists of around 6,000 employees who represent different lifestyles and cultures. Despite this diversity, we are united by a common identity: we are one team. We strengthen each other through close collaboration, continuous learning and joint development. We believe in fairness. We respect each other and maintain open communication. We keep our word and put our promises into practice. This framework of values unites us and makes us successful.

Your responsibilities

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 (based on experience)

POSITION SUMMARY: Create, select, and review slewing ring bearing designs in accordance with customer requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and clarify customer inquiries based on the application, load data and customer specifications, and existing production capabilities.


• Select existing product designs or create custom bearing designs to suit customer applications and tkre USA's internal requirements for design, engineering, and safety standards.


• Perform load, raceway, gear, bolt, and stress calculations using company and third-party software.


• Perform drawing comparisons.


• Understand production capabilities, applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices to application reviews. Continually seek to improve designs for manufacturability


• Prepare proposal drawings using CAD software (Autodesk products) and drawing automation tools.


• Call for and facilitate cross-departmental Design Review Team meetings as required.


• Assure timely completion and completeness of all technical reviews and follow-ups to customer technical inquiries.


• Present technical proposals to and discuss technical details with the customer. When deemed necessary, travel to the customer's site for presentation and discussion with customer in person.


• Maintain customer inquiry information, technical calculations, drawings, internal design requirements, customer correspondence and inquiry status information in company electronic record-keeping systems.


• Support continuous improvement activities.


• Confer with supervisor regarding departmental issues or technical reviews requiring special approval or guidance.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or similar Engineering discipline from a four-year college or university or 4 years related experience and/or training in product design or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Computer experience using CAD programs (such as Inventor and AutoCAD) and using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).


• SAP experience a plus.


• Excel VBA, Visual Studo (C#/.Net Framework) experience a plus.

EXPORT CONTROL: This position requires access to export-controlled technical data or technology. Employment is contingent upon thyssenkrupp's ability to obtain any required export authorization from the appropriate government agency or agencies.

Your profile

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug


• Employee Assistance Program


• 401K Match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 13 Paid Holidays


• Short Term and Long Term Disability


• Paid Time Off

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