Applications Engineer

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; Indiana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work/Life & Growth

Job summary

The Aebi Schmidt Group, Bristol, IN, is seeking an Applications Engineer to act as the technical interface between the business units and engineering, driving new product development and supporting field issues. You will travel domestically and internationally, prepare technical presentations, and coordinate engineering resources for ongoing activities.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 5+ years in a technical field, and experience with heavy vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an engineering or technical field.
• Experience related to the design and development of on-highway, heavy truck, specialty, or automotive vehicles preferred.
• Possess a Class B CDL, or be willing to obtain.
• Self-motivated, with ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision.
• Comfortable with both analytical and hands-on application of technical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and leadership attributes.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with customers to provide technical and business solutions.
• Act as the key technical advisor and product advocate for the business unit.
• Translate customer requirements into functional and technical elements for new product development or optimization.
• Support competitive benchmarking to guide strategic planning.
• Prepare and deliver formal technical presentations to sales and customers.
• Travel regularly to ensure successful product launches and training.
• Maintain records for key customers, quotes, and project requests.
• Ensure application of INCOSE guidelines and support Systems Engineering.
• Assist in design and development to meet objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Strong communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks 3-D CAD

ERP systems

Job description

Applications Engineer | Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

What you’ll do:
SUMMARY:
TheApplication Engineer position is responsible for acting as the technicalinterface between the business units and engineering, generating new businessopportunities through development of new products, supporting field issues, anddriving resolutions, as well as coordinating engineering resources to supporton-going activities.
JOBRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with external customers,with the goal of providing technical and business solutions for allstakeholders, while ensuring satisfaction through all stages of the process
• Act as the key technical advisor and product advocate for the business unit
• Evaluate and translate customer requirements into functional and technicalelements that can be used to drive technical specifications for new productdevelopment or product optimization
• Act as technical advisor and product advocate for business unit
• Support competitive benchmarking activities (product and manufacturers), inorder to provide guidance/insight to business units for strategic planning
• Prepare and deliver formal technical presentations to the sales department,external customers (new and existing), or other stakeholders, as appropriate
• Resolve customer issues in a timely manner that is consistent with the companymission, values, and strategic objectives
• Support sales and marketing activities through attendance of industry tradeshows, conferences, and internal sales and training events
• Maintain existing customers, while working to establish new customers throughpartnerships with sales and a focus on conquest opportunities
• Assist in the design and development process to ensure customer requirementsand business unit objectives are captured, with a goal to meet or exceedexpectations
• Travel regularly to key end-user customers and OEMs to ensure successfulproduct launches, support integration opportunities, and provide training whenappropriate
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records for key customers, quotes, projectrequests, contacts, and correspondence
• Ensure application of design practices and procedures supportive of INCOSE(International Council on Systems Engineering) guidelines
• Support Systems Engineering team with the development and implementation ofappropriate group tools and processes
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an engineering ortechnical field
• Experience related to the design and development ofon-highway, heavy truck, specialty, or automotive vehicles preferred
• Possess a Class B CDL, or be willing to obtain
• Self-motivated, with ability to work independently, withminimal direct supervision
• Comfortable with both analytical and "hands-on"application of technical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3-D CAD with ability toreview and modify assemblies, models, and detail drawings
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, with the ability to pulldata as needed for analysis (e.g. costs, usage, supplier, volumes)
• Positive attitude
• Creative and innovative team player
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute multipleconcurrent assignments
• Strong:
  Communication skills,verbal and written
  o Leadership attributesand interpersonal skills
  Organizational,problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to adapt tochanging priorities
• Desire to improve self / area / company (including pursingadditional training, if needed)
• Willing and able to travel, domestically andinternationally

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?
Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

T he Aebi Schmidt Group is aglobal leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean andsafe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.
At Aebi Schmidt USA, we areproud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically foryour unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional varietyof equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, andagricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows,we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforceis committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutionsthat improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.
Our mission at Aebi SchmidtGroup is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. Webelieve in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enableefficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of asnowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airportrunways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a customsolution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw atyou.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail] .

Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer
Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.