Applications Engineer: Turn Customer Specs into Solutions

HAHN Group GmbH; Columbia (SC); 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

The HAHN Automation Group is seeking a seasoned engineer to develop technically feasible equipment concepts from customer specifications. You will work with Sales to translate requirements into design, estimate labor and material costs, and prepare quotations.

Responsibilities include coordinating across departments, validating risks, and supporting negotiations. Domestic and international travel is required, with a strong emphasis on customer-focused engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in applications or mechanical engineering with 3+ years in estimating, project management, or sales administration in a technical industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical concepts based on customer requirements provided by Sales.
• Evaluate technical feasibility with automation, manufacturing, or R&D groups.
• Prepare system layouts, configuration concepts, and preliminary drawings.
• Analyze customer specifications and requirement documents while quoting.
• Provide technical input for cost calculations and validate labor/material assumptions.
• Prepare technical documentation for quotations and scope boundaries.
• Identify technical risks, constraints, and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure concept alignment and smooth quote-to-cash transition.
• Provide clarifications during commercial negotiations.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Technical concept development

Risk assessment

Estimating labor & material costs

CRM proficiency

2D/3D design software

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

2D/3D design software

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The HAHN Automation Group is seeking a seasoned engineer to develop technically feasible equipment concepts from customer specifications. You will work with Sales to translate requirements into design, estimate labor and material costs, and prepare quotations.

Responsibilities include coordinating across departments, validating risks, and supporting negotiations. Domestic and international travel is required, with a strong emphasis on customer-focused engineering solutions.