Applications Engineer

Career Opportunities; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnetics, a division of Spang & Company, is seeking an Applications Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. The role acts as a technical liaison between Sales and Manufacturing, determining engineering requirements and analyzing performance data to fulfill customer needs while maintaining product performance.

Responsibilities include data analysis, supporting sales with specifications and test data, and assisting with new product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with technical data analysis.
• Advanced Excel and Minitab skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze product performance data using datasheets, curves, and engineering equations.
• Support Sales with product specifications, performance information, test data, competitive information, and application recommendations.
• Assist with special projects, engineering samples, and new product development.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Development, and Quality Control to support designs, evaluate production feasibility, resolve technical issues, and provide technical/commercial support to customers.

Skills

Excel

Minitab

Analytical skills

Communication

Technical sales

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Physics/Mechanical Eng or related

Job description

Magnetics, a division of Spang & Company, has an opening for an Applications Engineer based at its Pittsburgh, PA office. This position will serve as a technical liaison between Sales and Manufacturing by determining engineering requirements and analyzing the performance of parts and materials to fulfill customer requirements while maintaining the superior performance of Magnetics’ products.

Magnetics is a leading world supplier of precision soft magnetic components and materials to the electronics industry. We specialize in the research, design, and production of high-quality powder cores, ferrite cores, and tape wound cores for applications such as chokes, inductors, filters, transformers, and power supply components used in alternative energy, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), telecommunications, aerospace, military, medical, and other electronic systems.

The primary responsibilities for this position include collecting and analyzing product performance data using datasheets, material curves, and engineering equations; supporting Sales with product specifications, performance information, test data, competitive information, and application recommendations; and assisting with special projects, engineering samples, and new product development. This role will work closely with Manufacturing, Development, and Quality Control teams to support new product designs, evaluate production feasibility, resolve technical issues, and provide technical and commercial support to customers while serving as technical liaison between Magnetics Sales staff and production. Additional responsibilities include presenting commercial and technical topics to customers, maintaining internal technical documentation and processes, and collaborating on future product and company initiatives.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Candidates should have experience with technical data analysis and possess advanced skills in Excel, Minitab, or similar analytical tools. Experience with technical sales, customer support, product development, or engineering projects is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational, project management, and technical decision‑making skills are required.

Spang provides a full benefits package with one of the best 401(k) matching plans in the business, competitive salaries, and much more.

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