Applications Engineer

HAHN Group GmbH; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Options

401K

Job summary

HAHN Automation Group is seeking an experienced applications/mechanical engineer to develop technically feasible equipment concepts from customer specifications, coordinating with Sales and internal departments.

Travel is required, including overnight trips, with 5+ years in engineering and 3+ years in estimating or project management in a technical industry. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; equivalent combo of education and experience.
• 5+ years in applications or mechanical engineering with 3 years in estimating, project management, or sales administration in a technical industry.
• Ability to create technically feasible, economical equipment concepts from customer specifications.
• Identify risks (technical, budget, schedule) during quoted projects.
• Estimate labor and material costs from internal/external resources.
• Understand customer products and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate equipment benefits to customers effectively.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical concepts based on customer requirements from Sales.
• Evaluate feasibility with automation, manufacturing, and R&D teams.
• Prepare system layouts, configuration concepts, and preliminary drawings.
• Analyze customer specs and requirement documents from Sales.
• Contribute to cost calculations and validate assumptions on materials/engineering effort.
• Prepare technical documentation for quotations and definitions.
• Identify risks, constraints, and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for concept alignment and project handover.
• Provide clarifications during commercial negotiations.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required, including overnight trips.

Skills

Technical concept design

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Customer communication

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

2D/3D design software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop technical concepts based on customer requirements provided by Sales Departments
• Evaluate technical feasibility in collaboration with specialist departments (e.g., automation, manufacturing, R&D)
• Prepare system layouts, configuration concepts, and preliminary engineering drawings
• Analyze customer specifications and requirement documents (provided by Sales)
• Provide technical input for cost calculation and validate material & engineering effort assumptions
• Prepare technical documentation for quotations (technical descriptions, assumptions, scope boundaries)
• Identify technical risks, constraints and optimization opportunities
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure concept alignment & smooth transition into quote to cash process – stays contact person throughout the project
• Provide internal technical clarifications during commercial negotiation phase
• Travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 5+ years of experience in applications or mechanical engineering with three years of experience in estimating, project management, or sales administration in a technical industry

Additional skills:

• Ability to create technically feasible, economical equipment concepts from customer specifications consisting of varying levels of detail
• Ability to identify and account for potential risks (technical, budget, schedule, etc.) that may be encountered during the execution of quoted projects
• Ability to obtain and process information from internal and external resources in order to accurately estimate the labor and material costs required to execute projects being quoted
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of our customers’ products and manufacturing processes
• An understanding of the capabilities and benefits of the equipment being quoted—and the ability to effectively communicate those benefits to customers
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple customer opportunities simultaneously in an environment where priorities are constantly changing
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• A strong customer service mindset, considering customer needs and concerns in decision-making
• A disciplined, goal-oriented personality with the creativity to provide and work with new ideas and approaches to design and processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, and 2D/3D design software
• Flexibility to travel, domestic and international, and work additional hours as needed to meet project requirements
• A commitment to integrity, ethical and economical practices, and the organization’s values and mission

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• As a member of HAHN Automation Group, applicants must be able to interact safely in a manufacturing environment. This includes: full body mobility with the ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift or move 25 lbs. of weight
• The ability to walk within restricted areas of the company manufacturing plant
• Professional conduct in regards to hygiene and dress
• The ability to read and prepare business documents as well as conduct business over the telephone in a sometimes-loud environment
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The ability to travel to customer, supplier, and/or inter-company sites via vehicle or airplane (both domestic and international)
• Valid driver’s license with driving record of acceptable risk as defined by HAHN Automation Group US’s insurance company
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States now and in the future without employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Options
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-term, Long-term Insurance, & Life Insurance
• 401K
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Organisation

The HAHN Automation Group is the global solution partner for factory automation. The company stands for industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source. From manual stations to semi-automated cells and full production lines, 1,800 employees across 22 locations worldwide work on custom solutions. In addition, the digital product portfolio helps manufacturers gain a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and paving the way to a smart factory. Customers in the Automotive, Electronics, and MedTech industries have benefited from our expertise for more than 30 years of providing experience and international innovation.