Applications Engineer

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

11 paid holidays

Volunteer days

401(k) match up to 5%

Medical & Dental plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær is seeking an Applications Engineer to collaborate with customers and our design team to define requirements for sensor products addressing market needs. You will assist with NPRs, prototype activities, testing, and technical documentation in a hands-on lab environment.

You’ll review applications, select accelerometers and sensors, prepare data analyses and technical notes, and communicate updates to management and cross-functional teams as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience or relevant internships/co-ops welcome.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, test data, and other engineering information.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in written and verbal form.
• Hands-on engineering and laboratory environment experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and common engineering software tools.
• Ability to work onsite at the Dytran facility in Chatsworth, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support technical interactions between customers, Engineering, and Sales.
• Review measurements and assist with accelerometers, sensors, and instrumentation selection.
• Prepare technical explanations, analyses, reports, and engineering docs for internal/external customers.
• Conduct lab testing, sensor evaluation, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Assist with test setups and execution of engineering evaluations.
• Provide technical updates on inquiries, NPRs, prototypes, and feedback to Engineering.
• Prepare operating guides, quick-start guides, articles, product information, sales materials, and case studies.
• Assist with product requirements and NPRs based on customer needs and feasibility.
• Coordinate with Design Engineering on new or modified sensor products.
• Conduct market research and create product comparison matrices for Sales/Engineering.
• Analyze existing apps/markets to identify potential customers and new applications.
• Participate in customer meetings, product demos, trade shows, and conferences.
• Develop technical ownership of customer applications and Dytran sensor tech.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal comms

Hands-on engineering

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Aerospace or related

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

CAD

Oscilloscopes

Data acquisition systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

As an Applications Engineer, you will work closely with Dytran customers to understand their measurement applications and assist in selecting appropriate sensor and instrumentation solutions from Dytran’s product portfolio.

You will also work with customers and the Dytran Engineering Design Team to define requirements for new or modified sensor products that address emerging customer and market needs.

The Applications Engineer serves as a technical liaison between Engineering, Sales, and our customers. Responsibilities include supporting technical inquiries, assisting with New Product Requests (NPRs), coordinating prototype activities, providing development updates, and communicating customer feedback to Engineering for continuous product improvement.

In addition to supporting external customers, the Applications Engineer will participate in laboratory testing and product evaluation, prepare technical reports and engineering documentation, develop operating and quick-start guides, and assist with technical content for Sales and Marketing.

Your day-to-day work may include, but is not limited to:

• Support technical interactions between current and potential customers, Engineering, and Sales.
• Review customer measurement applications and assist with the selection and application of accelerometers, pressure sensors, force sensors, and associated instrumentation.
• Prepare written technical explanations, data analyses, application notes, test reports, and engineering documentation for internal and external customers.
• Conduct laboratory testing, sensor evaluation, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Assist with the development of test setups and execution of engineering evaluations.
• Provide technical updates to management and other team members regarding customer inquiries, New Product Requests, prototype development, testing results, and customer feedback.
• Prepare operating guides, quick-start guides, technical articles, product information, sales presentations, and case studies.
• Assist with the development of product requirements and New Product Requests based on customer needs and technical feasibility.
• Coordinate with Design Engineering during the development and evaluation of new or modified sensor products.
• Conduct market research on competitive products and emerging technologies and prepare product comparison matrices to support Sales and Engineering.
• Analyze existing applications and markets to identify potential customers and new applications for Dytran products.
• Participate in customer meetings, product demonstrations, trade shows, and technical conferences.
• Develop increasing technical ownership of customer applications and Dytran sensor technologies as experience is gained.

Professional Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience. Relevant internships, co-op experience, university projects, laboratory experience, or engineering team activities are welcome.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world technical problems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, test data, and other engineering information.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on engineering and laboratory environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and common engineering software tools.
• Ability to work onsite at the Dytran facility in Chatsworth, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience is preferred but not required :

• Coursework, internship, project, or laboratory experience involving vibration, dynamics, instrumentation, signal processing, data acquisition, controls, electronics, or mechanical testing.
• Familiarity with accelerometers, pressure sensors, force sensors, strain gauges, or other measurement technologies.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, signal generators, multimeters, shakers, or other laboratory test equipment.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, or similar engineering and analysis tools.
• Experience with engineering drawings, CAD models, or basic mechanical design.
• Internship or project experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, manufacturing, test and measurement, or instrumentation.
• Interest in customer-facing engineering and technical problem-solving.

Personal Skills

• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and applications.
• Ability to interface professionally with individuals across different technical disciplines and levels of experience.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with an interest in understanding and solving customer problems.
• Ability to explain technical subjects clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical assignments and priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 annually plus 10% bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

We Offer

At HBK, we believe in freedom with responsibility, enabling a healthy work-life balance and continuous professional development. You will join an international team in an innovative and enjoyable working environment.

We live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

About HBK

On January 1, 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged to form HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With over 3,500 employees worldwide, production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China, and Portugal, and a presence in 80 countries, HBK is a global leader in test and measurement solutions. Learn more at https://www.hbkworld.com.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

Featured Benefits

We believe that work is what we do so we can enjoy the rest of life. At HBK, we offer Vacation and Paid Sick Leave separately in accordance with California law. New hires in California receive both, plus 11 paid holidays, and two volunteer days. We match up to 5% of your 401(k) deferrals—with immediate vesting. Our medical and dental plans are among the best in the country. We also offer tuition reimbursement after six months of employment.

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK employees. This allows for a good work-life balance and a constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and pleasant working environment.

ITAR Requirements

This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., ‘green card holder’), political asylee, or refugee.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time and will not require sponsorship either now or in the future to obtain an employment visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dytran Instruments, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All decisions related to recruitment, selection, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, payment, training, benefits, and other conditions of employment will be made based on valid job qualifications and business reasons. All such decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, practice of religious dress, practice of religious grooming, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal law,state or local. This includes consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.