Entry-Level Application Engineer - Power Transmission

RBC Bearings; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings, located in Simpsonville, SC, seeks an entry-level Application Engineer to provide technical customer service and support product selection and installation. You will work with design teams to ensure model accuracy and occasionally travel for on-site service, training, and diagnostics.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, ownership, and a collaborative approach across manufacturing, quality, and R&D to drive continuous product improvements and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field.
• 0-10 years of engineering, manufacturing, or related technical experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and 3D/2D drafting and modeling software.
• Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on critical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Ability to adapt and multi-task based on departmental needs.
• Good team player with strong collaboration skills.
• General understanding of basic project management skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for new and changing ideas.
• Lean Yellow Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide product and application-based technical customer service via phone, email, and chat.
• Provide technical expertise with product selection and installation support, recommending creative solutions to customer issues.
• Work directly with product designers to ensure model and drawing accuracy.
• Occasionally travel to provide on-site customer service, including training, installation support, and diagnosis.
• Collaborate with other business functions, including manufacturing, supply chain, product management, R&D, and quality.
• Create new part numbers and establish/maintain BOMs.
• Manage cost reduction and lean/continuous improvement projects, including laboratory testing, design, and qualification.
• Regular attendance at work is essential.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Collaboration

Ownership

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field

Tools

MS Office

2D/3D CAD tools

Drafting and modeling software

Job description

RBC Bearings, located in Simpsonville, SC, seeks an entry-level Application Engineer to provide technical customer service and support product selection and installation. You will work with design teams to ensure model accuracy and occasionally travel for on-site service, training, and diagnostics.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, ownership, and a collaborative approach across manufacturing, quality, and R&D to drive continuous product improvements and customer satisfaction.