Applications Engineer, Rubber

Product Application Engineer, Power Transmission Rubber

Summary

The Product Application Engineer supports technical aspects of Power Transmission Rubber products within the Megadyne product line. Supports sales by validating requests for products and reviews customer specifications/requirements by providing technical drawings and specifications. The role supports Customer Service with product suitability decisions/interchanges with competitor products. Helps develop internal technical literature and internal and external training materials. The Product Application Engineer reports to the Product Line Manager.

Accountabilities

Individual accountabilities:

1. Provides application engineering support (selection, product compatibility, problem resolution, and related duties) for Megadyne PT products.
2. Supports sales and customer service teams regarding technical customer requirements and questions to result in increased revenue.
3. Interprets drawings, reviews and approves supplier PPAPs, and approves dimensions and branding changes needed to meet Company requirements.
4. Utilizes and compares engineering software and tools to simulate and analyze belt drive performance under various operating conditions to satisfy customer needs.

Shared accountabilities

1. Participates in product management team activities, advising Product Management regarding technical aspects and assisting in the planning of new products and management of existing products to grow the Vitality Index.
2. Develops technical documentation and training materials in conjunction with Product Management and Marketing.

Key linkages & interfaces / most important stakeholders

1. Works with customers to understand their technical requirements and specifications to grow the Megadyne brand.
2. Proactively creates and delivers technical training for internal and external customers.
3. Actively supports and participates in representing Megadyne in industry standard organizations and conventions.

Requirements of the job

1. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
2. Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar technical role.
3. Excellent communication skills; strong attention to detail.
4. Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CAD engineering software.
5. Occasional travel required.

Physical demands

1. Physical demands described here represent those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While performing duties and responsibilities of position, the employee is occasionally required to walk, use foot/feet to operate a machine, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders and move from place to place. The incumbent will regularly stand, sit, talk, and listen and frequently use hands to finger, handle or touch. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
3. During the performance of his/her work duties, the incumbent will be required to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, such as office supplies from storage and moving supplies in and out of the work area.