Applications Engineer: Solutions & Estimating Expert

HAHN Group GmbH; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Options

401K

Job summary

HAHN Automation Group is seeking an experienced applications/mechanical engineer to develop technically feasible equipment concepts from customer specifications, coordinating with Sales and internal departments.

Travel is required, including overnight trips, with 5+ years in engineering and 3+ years in estimating or project management in a technical industry. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; equivalent combo of education and experience.
• 5+ years in applications or mechanical engineering with 3 years in estimating, project management, or sales administration in a technical industry.
• Ability to create technically feasible, economical equipment concepts from customer specifications.
• Identify risks (technical, budget, schedule) during quoted projects.
• Estimate labor and material costs from internal/external resources.
• Understand customer products and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate equipment benefits to customers effectively.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical concepts based on customer requirements from Sales.
• Evaluate feasibility with automation, manufacturing, and R&D teams.
• Prepare system layouts, configuration concepts, and preliminary drawings.
• Analyze customer specs and requirement documents from Sales.
• Contribute to cost calculations and validate assumptions on materials/engineering effort.
• Prepare technical documentation for quotations and definitions.
• Identify risks, constraints, and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for concept alignment and project handover.
• Provide clarifications during commercial negotiations.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required, including overnight trips.

Skills

Technical concept design

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Customer communication

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

2D/3D design software

Job description

HAHN Automation Group is seeking an experienced applications/mechanical engineer to develop technically feasible equipment concepts from customer specifications, coordinating with Sales and internal departments.

Travel is required, including overnight trips, with 5+ years in engineering and 3+ years in estimating or project management in a technical industry. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with strong communication and analytical skills.