Product Application Engineer

White; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

White is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to assist the sales team and customers with technical guidance. You will help prepare offers, select hydraulic motors and steering units, and coordinate with quality and production to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include creating new products in SAP and PLM, coordinating prototypes, and ensuring clear communication across departments to deliver tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• Higher technical education in mechanics or mechatronics (preferred).
• Professional experience in a similar position.
• Good knowledge of English and ability to read technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the sales department and customers directly; assist in preparing a technical offer and selecting hydraulic motors and steering units.
• Provide technical support to customers during the sales process.
• Collaborate with internal departments (quality, production) on customer requirements.

Skills

English

Mechanics basics

Hydraulics

Machine design

Reading technical docs

CAD systems

MS Office

Communication

Independence

Education

Higher technical education

Tools

SAP

PLM (Siemens Teamcenter)

Siemens NX

CAD software

Job description

Description

We empower employees to create a better future by upholding safety standards, solving complex problems, continuous improvement, and fostering inclusivity. Every part and every voice matters.

Job Description

As a PAE, you will be a crucial part of our dynamic team, dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers. Your primary responsibility will be to provide technical support and assistance for the sales department, Customer service (CSRs), and customer directly.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Technical support for the sales department and customers directly, assistance in preparing a technical offer, selection of an appropriate hydraulic motor and steering units.
• Providing technical support to customers during the sales process.
• Cooperation with internal departments (quality, production) in matters related to customer requirements.
• Creating new products in SAP and PLM systems.
• Coordinating the creation of prototypes of new products.

Background & Skills

• good knowledge of English
• knowledge of the basics of mechanics, hydraulics and machine design
• ability to read technical documentation
• knowledge of technical drawing and CAD systems
• very good knowledge of MS Office tools
• communication skills, independence, openness to challenges

Requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• higher technical education (preferred field: mechanics and machine construction or mechatronics)
• professional experience in a similar position

Nice To Have

• 3D modeling skills
• knowledge of SAP
• knowledge of the White portfolio
• knowledge of Siemens PLM Teamcenter, Siemens NX

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position with the possibility of occasional after-hours to accommodate customer needs, including travel to customer locations. The role involves working in an open office where long periods of sitting and walking up and down stairs are required