University Applications Engineer – Academic Partnerships

Fictiv; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is seeking a University Applications Engineer in the United States. You will be the frontline technical ambassador to universities, driving early adoption of MISUMI components, digital tools, and engineering workflows with students, faculty, and programs.

Responsibilities include managing university relationships, forming partnerships with professors and student teams, and delivering workshops and curriculum integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in application engineering, technical sales, or design engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage relationships across a defined portfolio of universities, serving as MISUMI’s primary point of contact.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with professors, lab staff, and student organizations.
• Create and execute engagement plans for each institution, including workshops, curriculum integration, and project support.
• Drive sustained engagement by identifying new opportunities and expanding MISUMI presence within each university.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor on component selection, system design, and MISUMI tools.
• Track and report on university engagement, adoption, and relationship development outcomes.

Job description

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is seeking a University Applications Engineer in the United States. You will be the frontline technical ambassador to universities, driving early adoption of MISUMI components, digital tools, and engineering workflows with students, faculty, and programs.

Responsibilities include managing university relationships, forming partnerships with professors and student teams, and delivering workshops and curriculum integration.