Applications Engineer

Altec Industries, Inc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug

Retirement 401(k)

Vacation and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance and Mental Health

Job summary

AltecMidwest is seeking an engineer to join the Applications team in St. Joseph, MO. You will support internal and external customers on product designs, process improvements, and supplier quality.

Responsibilities include developing test specs, prototyping, ensuring designs meet customer needs, and collaborating with Operations, Sales and Service. Travel up to 25% may be required; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET/EAC-certified Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Master of Science in Engineering from a college that offers ABET/EAC-certified BS degrees.
• Active PE license in the United States.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Practices prudent engineering and effectively apply formal engineering training adding to the overall effectiveness of the Engineering Group and enhancement of Altec’s position within the product line.
• Participates and contributes productively as part of Altec’s team-oriented design, manufacture and customer service/support efforts.
• Operates with some decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment.
• As directed, may assign work to Designers, Engineering Technologists and Engineers (entry level).
• Communicates with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate.
• Develops test specifications.
• Develops and tests prototypes.
• Ensures designs meet customer requirements and provide customer support to Operations, Sales, and Service.
• Interfaces directly with Suppliers for product creation and support.
• Interfaces directly with Customers for products in the field.
• May manage various sizes of Altec projects and/or act as Team Lead.
• Fulfills assigned responsibilities in one or more of the following roles.
• Preforms analysis on critical components, providing design recommendations, and creating.
• Physical test reports as necessary.
• Provide engineering analysis for specific customer requirements within custom built timeline.
• Develops specifications of products, materials and components.
• Provides technical oversight to engineering technologists and designers.
• Champion quality initiatives when necessary.

Skills

Active PE license

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Self supervision

Education

ABET/EAC-certified Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Job description

Why Join Altec?

AltecMidwestis looking for an Engineer to join the Applications team locatedin St. Joseph, MO. This position will work to support Altec’s internal and external customers on projects related to product designs, current process sustainment, developing optimized processes, and supplier quality.

Building on over 95 years of growth and success, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world. Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family- Financial Stability - Integrity - People Are Our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the careerpath,the job level may be adjusted.

Qualifications

• ABETEAC-certifiedBachelor's Degree in Engineering.

• Master of Science in Engineering from a college thatoffersABETEAC-certifiedBSdegrees.

• Active PE license in the United States.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying.

Responsibilities

• Practices prudent engineering and effectively apply formal engineering training adding to the overall effectiveness of the Engineering Group and enhancement of Altec’s position within the product line.
• Participates andcontributeproductively as part of Altec’s team-oriented design,manufactureand customer service/support efforts
• Operates with some decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment.
• As directed, may assign work to Designers, Engineering Technologists and Engineers (entry level).
• Communicateswith customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate.
• Develops test specifications.
• Develops andtestsprototypes.
• Ensuresdesigns meet customer requirements and provide customer support to Operations, Sales, and Service
• Interfaces directly with Suppliers for product creation and support.
• Interfaces directly with Customers for products in the field.
• May managevarious sizesof Altec projects and/or act as Team Lead.
• Fulfills assigned responsibilities in one or more of the following roles.
• Preforms analysis on critical components, providing design recommendations, and creating.
• Physical testreportsas necessary.
• Provide engineering analysis for specific customer requirements within custom built timeline.
• Developsspecifications of products,materialsand components.
• Provides technical oversight to engineering technologists and designers.
• Champion quality initiatives when necessary.

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, AccidentalDeathand Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives tomaintaina work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.