Applications Engineer M/F

HAHN Group GmbH; Hebron (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Options

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-term, Long-term Insurance, Life

401K

Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Job summary

HAHN Automation Group is seeking an experienced engineer in Hebron, CT, to develop technical concepts from customer requirements and coordinate feasibility and cost estimation across internal teams. You will prepare layouts and drawings and support quotations through to final negotiation.

The role requires 5+ years in applications or mechanical engineering, with travel up to domestic and international sites. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical concepts based on customer requirements provided by Sales Departments.
• Evaluate technical feasibility in collaboration with specialist departments (e.g., automation, manufacturing, R&D).
• Prepare system layouts, configuration concepts, and preliminary engineering drawings.
• Analyze customer specifications and requirement documents (provided by Sales).
• Provide technical input for cost calculation and validate material & engineering effort assumptions.
• Prepare technical documentation for quotations (technical descriptions, assumptions, scope boundaries).
• Identify technical risks, constraints and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure concept alignment & smooth transition into quote to cash process – stays contact person throughout the project.
• Provide internal technical clarifications during commercial negotiation phase.
• Travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international

Skills

Concept Development

Feasibility Analysis

System Layouts

Cost Estimation

Project Management

Sales Support

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

MS Office, CRM

2D/3D Design Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

2D/3D design software

Job description

The principal duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop technical concepts based on customer requirements provided by Sales Departments
• Evaluate technical feasibility in collaboration with specialist departments (e.g., automation, manufacturing, R&D)
• Prepare system layouts, configuration concepts, and preliminary engineering drawings
• Analyze customer specifications and requirement documents (provided by Sales)
• Provide technical input for cost calculation and validate material & engineering effort assumptions
• Prepare technical documentation for quotations (technical descriptions, assumptions, scope boundaries)
• Identify technical risks, constraints and optimization opportunities
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure concept alignment & smooth transition into quote to cash process – stays contact person throughout the project
• Provide internal technical clarifications during commercial negotiation phase
• Travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in applications or mechanical engineering with three years of experience in estimating, project management, or sales administration in a technical industry.

Additional skills:

• Ability to create technically feasible, economical equipment concepts from customer specifications consisting of varying levels of detail
• Ability to identify and account for potential risks (technical, budget, schedule, etc.) that may be encountered during the execution of quoted projects
• Ability to obtain and process information from internal and external resources in order to accurately estimate the labor and material costs required to execute projects being quoted
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of our customers’ products and manufacturing processes
• An understanding of the capabilities and benefits of the equipment being quoted—and the ability to effectively communicate those benefits to customers
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple customer opportunities simultaneously in an environment where priorities are constantly changing
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• A strong customer service mindset, considering customer needs and concerns in decision-making
• A disciplined, goal-oriented personality with the creativity to provide and work with new ideas and approaches to design and processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, and 2D/3D design software
• Flexibility to travel, domestic and international, and work additional hours as needed to meet project requirements
• A commitment to integrity, ethical and economical practices, and the organization’s values and mission

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

As a member of HAHN Automation Group, applicants must be able to interact safely in a manufacturing environment. This includes:

• Full body mobility with the ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift or move 25 lbs. of weight
• The ability to walk within restricted areas of the company manufacturing plant
• Professional conduct in regards to hygiene and dress
• The ability to read and prepare business documents as well as conduct business over the telephone in a sometimes-loud environment
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The ability to travel to customer, supplier, and/or inter-company sites via vehicle or airplane (both domestic and international)
• Valid driver’s license with driving record of acceptable risk as defined by HAHN Automation Group US’s insurance company
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States now and in the future without employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Options
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-term, Long-term Insurance, & Life Insurance
• 401K
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Job location

USA, Hebron, US

Organisation

The HAHN Automation Group is the global solution partner for factory automation. The company stands for industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source. From manual stations to semi-automated cells and full production lines, 1,800 employees across 22 locations worldwide work on custom solutions. In addition, the digital product portfolio helps manufacturers gain a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and paving the way to a smart factory. Customers in the Automotive, Electronics, and MedTech industries have benefited from our expertise for more than 30 years of providing experience and international innovation.