Applications Engineer - Customer-Facing & Cross-Functional

L2x Talent Solutions; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions is seeking an Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to provide technical expertise to engineering teams, sales, and customers in Batavia, IL. You will interpret drawings, prepare feasibility reports, and help drive new products from concept to manufacturing.

This role requires strong problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects while traveling up to 10% domestically and internationally to customer facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical or related engineering discipline.
• Ideally relevant internship, co-op or hands-on engineering experience
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical issues and determine appropriate solutions
• Ability to work through testing, troubleshooting and debugging of equipment, tooling and parts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining timelines and communicating progress
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality and external suppliers.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally to customer facilities
• Self-motivated individual who is willing to learn, ask questions and take ownership of assigned projects

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to other applications engineers, sales force and customers.
• Communicate with the customers in a professional, effective and timely manner.
• Provide feasibility evaluations and reports, quotes and other necessary information to meet customers’ expectations.
• Create and maintain documentation necessary for product development and manufacturing that conforms to ISO standards and TQM practices.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Communicate effectively to Manager regarding the progress on scheduled projects, progress on achieving goals, and the results of any research conducted.
• Work and communicate effectively with other groups within the engineering department, division and corporation (as well as with outside suppliers) in a positive manner to achieve timely and cost-effectively deliveries.
• Test and de-bug final tools prior to run-off with customers.
• Travel to customers’ facilities to assist in product design.
• Assist in post-sales start up at customers’ facilities.
• Prevent and resolve customer problems.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Engineering drawings interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Multi-project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness 10%

ISO/TQM awareness

Microsoft Office & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical or related)

Internship/Co-op or hands-on engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

L2x Talent Solutions is seeking an Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to provide technical expertise to engineering teams, sales, and customers in Batavia, IL. You will interpret drawings, prepare feasibility reports, and help drive new products from concept to manufacturing.

This role requires strong problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects while traveling up to 10% domestically and internationally to customer facilities.