Applications Engineer - Final Assembly

Altec; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altec is seeking an engineer to create custom designed solutions that meet customer specifications. You will collaborate with Applications Engineering to design structural, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components, and generate 3D drawings for customer approval and fabrication.

You will interface with Sales and customers throughout the build, assist in pre-build reviews, and provide hands-on and remote troubleshooting support with field technicians and other engineers.

Qualifications

• ABET EAC certified engineering degree required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team and with minimal supervision.
• Travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Create custom designed Altec solutions to meet Customer specific requirements.
• Work with Applications Engineering team to design components and develop custom electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Generate 3D computer modeled drawings for customer approval and fabrication and assembly.
• Interface with Sales and Customers throughout the build process including pre-build spec reviews and pre-delivery inspections.
• Support Operations and Service by hands-on and remote troubleshooting with technicians and engineers.
• Collaborate with Altec teams to establish lean principles and lead kaizen events to improve products and processes.
• Develop career path goals with supervisor and other departments to grow knowledge and skills.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-management

Willingness to travel

Education

ABET EAC Certified Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create custom designed Altec solutions to meet Customer specific requirements
• Work closely with other Applications Engineering team members to design structural and mechanical components and develop custom electrical and hydraulic systems
• Generate 3D computer modeled drawings for both Customer approval and for use during fabrication and assembly of the product
• Interface directly with Sales and Customers throughout the entire build process including being involved in pre-build spec reviews and pre-delivery customer inspections
• Support Operations and Service by hands-on and remote troubleshooting, working alongside Altec technicians and other engineers
• Collaborate with other teams within Altec to establish and maintain lean principles by being involved in and leading kaizen events to improve our products and processes
• Develop short and long term career path goals by working with immediate supervisor and other Altec departments and facilities to grow product knowledge and skill

Basic Qualifications

• ABET EAC Certified Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Master’s Degree in Engineering from a college that offers ABET EAC-certified BS degrees
• Excludes Engineering Technology degrees
• 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

Experience Level Adjustment

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Benefits

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

EEO Statement

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, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.