University Applications Engineer & Campus Engagement Lead

Fictiv; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MISUMI Americas is seeking a University Applications Engineer to serve as the technical ambassador between MISUMI and North American universities. You will drive early adoption of MISUMI components, digital tools, and engineering workflows by engaging students, faculty, and academic programs.

In this field-facing role, you will support design projects, deliver hands-on workshops, and embed MISUMI solutions into engineering education.

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.
• Experience working with student teams, academic programs, or training environments is a plus.

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 (e.g., robotics, Formula SAE, capstone teams).
• 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.
• Build multi-level relationships within each institution to ensure long-term program continuity.
• All employees are expected to maintain and contribute to the QMS.

Skills

CAD tools

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

MISUMI Americas is seeking a University Applications Engineer to serve as the technical ambassador between MISUMI and North American universities. You will drive early adoption of MISUMI components, digital tools, and engineering workflows by engaging students, faculty, and academic programs.

In this field-facing role, you will support design projects, deliver hands-on workshops, and embed MISUMI solutions into engineering education.