Applications Engineer

marmon; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLC is seeking an Applications Engineer to act as the technical liaison between customers, sales, and internal engineering in a wire and cable manufacturing setting. You will design, specify, test, and troubleshoot custom and standard products while supporting product development and launches.

Ideal candidates have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of cable construction and insulation materials.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in wire and cable manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of cable construction and insulation materials.
• Citizenship or permanent residency as required by government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop wire and cable designs based on customer requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation including BOM and drawings.
• Produce CAD designs and cost estimates.
• Provide technical support during product launches and scale-up.
• Manage customer specification files and communicate changes.
• Support new product development through stage gate process.
• Develop test and qualification plans with Operations, QA, Engineering and labs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards and material science.

Skills

ERP systems

CAD

MS Suite

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Cable construction knowledge

Electrical performance parameters

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

The Applications Engineer serves as the technical liaison between customers, sales, and internal engineering teams within the wire and cable manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for understanding customer requirements, recommending suitable wire and cable solutions, supporting product design and development, and ensuring the technical feasibility and successful implementation of custom and standard cable products.

The Applications Engineer provides technical expertise throughout the sales cycle, including quoting, product specification, testing, and troubleshooting.

Essential Duties:

• Develop wire and cable designs based on industry specifications or custom based on customer requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation including product specifications, cable construction drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), etc.
• Produce technical designs in CAD software and prepare cost estimates and product drawings.
• Manage customer and industry specification files and communicate changes.
• Support new product development through the stage gate process.
• Build an understanding of industry and government standards, material science, and manufacturing technologies to support current and new products.
• Support new product development through the stage gate process.
• Provide technical support to production during product launch or scale-up.
• Develop and execute test and qualification plans in close cooperation with Operations, Quality, Engineering teams, third-party test labs, and regulatory authorities.
• These are the general duties required to fulfill the Applications Engineering job description, not a detailed description of all the work required. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of ERP, CAD, MS Suite, and general technical systems.
• Working knowledge of common spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Good mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• An understanding of engineering and mathematical principles and how to apply them to solve real-world problems.
• Wire and cable manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of cable construction and insulation materials (XLPE, TPE, PTFE, etc.).
• Familiarity with electrical performance parameters (voltage, resistance, capacitance, impedance, etc.).
• Please note that pursuant to government and industry requirements, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status or permanent residency.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or another related technical field. Candidates with applicable industry experience who are pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree in the sciences or engineering will also be considered.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours in a sedentary position (sitting, talking, viewing a computer, reviewing charts/graphs, and performing repetitive motions).
• Ability to move objects and materials of at least 25 lbs.
• Ability to collaborate with manufacturing team members as needed in an environment that may be noisy.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE when onsite.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.