Applications Engineering Manager

Applications Engineering Manager

Location: San Jose, CA

Reports To: Director of Marketing

Position Overview

The Applications Engineering Manager will lead and grow Mountz' Applications Engineering team, shaping the future of customer-facing technical services while acting as a critical bridge between customers, marketing, product and engineering teams, and development partners. This role combines technical leadership with organizational responsibility: building a high-performing team of applications engineers and ensuring customers receive best-in-class technical support.

This individual must have deep technical expertise in manufacturing environments and electromechanical systems, while also demonstrating the leadership skills to manage, mentor, and expand a team that delivers measurable impact.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, shape, and grow the Applications Engineering team hiring, mentoring, and developing engineers to ensure long-term organizational success. Manage on-site Applications Engineers at key clients.
• Design, contribute and support strategic Applications Engineering initiatives.
• Establish and track KPIs for team effectiveness, service delivery, and customer success.
• Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the team. Modernize the learning and development program to ensure all Applications Engineers achieve the highest technical standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred). 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, with direct experience integrating devices into factory systems. 3+ years of experience leading or managing a technical team; proven ability to recruit, grow, and develop engineering talent.

Strong understanding of:

• PLC systems.
• Electromechanical systems, including servo motors, motion profiles, and controls
• MES systems, work cell controls, and process documentation systems.
• Deep technical expertise in fastening and assembly processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Preferred: Professional proficiency in Korean or Spanish.

Travel: 25% (domestic and international)

Salary $170K - $ 180K / year