Applications Engineer – Electromechanical Products

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Waunakee (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. in Waunakee, WI is seeking an Applications Engineer for electromechanical products.

The role blends engineering, application design, technical problem-solving, and customer support, with responsibilities from initial requirements to product selection and implementation. You will provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers, assist with gearmotors and power transmission product configurations, and travel 10-15% to support field sales and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering experience with electromechanical products.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or ability to quickly learn.
• Strong mechanical and electromechanical aptitude.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Willingness to travel 10-15%.
• Excellent communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and application support to internal teams, customers, and sales personnel.
• Assist customers with selection, configuration, use, and maintenance of gearmotors and power transmission products.
• Analyze customer requirements and determine appropriate product solutions.
• Review, design, and calculate complex applications and product modifications.
• Develop technical documentation and product specifications for use by customers, customer service, and sales teams.
• Travel with sales personnel to provide engineering expertise during customer meetings and technical presentations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electromechanical product knowledge

Customer communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Title: Applications Engineer – Electromechanical ProductsLocation: Waunakee, WI Position Type: Full-Time Direct HireSalary: $100,000 - 135,000 per yearSchedule: Hybrid with one day remote of your choosing (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday)Comprehensive Benefits PackageSome relocation assistance available for the right candidate if neededTravel: Must be able to travel 10-15% You’ll serve as a technical resource for both internal teams and customers, helping determine the right products and configurations for industrial applications. The position combines engineering, application design, technical problem-solving, customer support, sales support, and product development, giving you the opportunity to work on projects from initial application requirements through product selection, modification, and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and application support to internal teams, customers, and sales personnel.
• Assist customers with the proper selection, configuration, application, use, and maintenance of gearmotors and power transmission products.
• Analyze customer requirements and determine appropriate product solutions for specific applications.
• Review, design, and calculate complex applications and product modifications.
• Support projects focused on improving product performance, reliability, and application effectiveness.
• Develop technical documentation and product specifications for use by customers, customer service, and sales teams.
• Ensure products are properly selected, manufactured, assembled, and modified to meet specific application requirements.
• Develop technical training materials covering products, applications, and relevant industry topics.
• Partner with sales team members on customer presentations, technical discussions, application reviews, and training.
• Travel with sales personnel to provide engineering expertise during customer meetings and technical presentations.
• Participate in field sales and service calls as required.
• Communicate technical recommendations and engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work collaboratively with customers and internal teams to troubleshoot application challenges and identify effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience with electromechanical products.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or the ability to quickly learn the software.
• Strong mechanical and electromechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand complex technical applications and translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Comfortable working directly with customers in a professional and consultative manner.
• Must be able to travel 10-15%.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.