Application Engineer

Primary Purpose of Job and Contribution to Organization: This position develops customized software programs for clients. They collaborate with software development teams on software projects, design complex software programs and applications, and incorporate client feedback into software product development. Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: The following job functions are not all-inclusive. The employee will be required to perform other job‑related tasks/responsibilities requested by the supervisor. Job duties may change as required by the needs of the company. Acquire application information directly from customers or customer managers and provide technical answers regarding product selection. Recommend the use of appropriate auxiliary equipment such as variable frequency controls, soft start circuits, electronic control circuits, or other products that will improve the function of our product in the application. Provide control technical answers and product selection assistance to Interroll inside/outside sales force. Work as a supporting team member with the standard products manufacturing group working towards cost reductions and quality improvements. Assist in the planning and implementation of in‑house product tests related to the performance and life of our products under conditions similar to actual applications. Work as a team member with the new product development team. Assist in the preparation of technical brochures, installation guides, or other printed material associated with the selection, application, and installation of products sold by the division. Write Controls Functional Specification / Description of Operation Documents. Required Qualifications: Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical (Mechatronics Option) or Computer Engineering. Advanced computer proficiency skills including the Microsoft Office product suite (specifically Excel), AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor and SAP. Ability to work with imperial and metric dimensions. Good verbal and written communication skills. Possess strong attention to detail. Possess judgment and decision‑making qualities for situations that go beyond clear, concise guidelines and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Possess the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Possess advanced communication skills and the ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures. Possess the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, clients, and vendors. Possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations. Physical Demands: While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty‑five pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Interroll Group