We have an outstanding career opportunity for an Application Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Wixom, MI surrounding area.
Join a dynamic, innovative international team that develops, integrates, and sells cutting-edge technology to leading companies across multiple industries. As an Application Engineer, you will design and implement transformative solutions for industrial applications-collaborating with global talent, driving value for clients, and contributing to a rapidly growing, highly creative organization.
Responsibilities:
Design & Develop
Partner with sales, engineering, and customers to design effective, maintainable AR solutions tailored to industrial applications.
Prepare scopes of work, bills of materials, and concept drawings for system designs.
Understand and apply the strengths and limitations of the company's technology in every solution.
Specify & Integrate Hardware & Software
Research and specify sensors, actuators, enclosures, projectors, computers, PLCs, robots, smart tools, cameras, gauges, pneumatics, cables, and networking equipment.
Identify and evaluate software for interoperability, including MES, ERP, MRP, QMS, MOM, PLM, CAD, and related systems.
Apply Manufacturing Best Practices
Incorporate lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, ergonomics, and human factors into designs.
Design mechanical systems such as workbenches, brackets, tooling, fixtures, linear rails, and mobile workstations.
Support Implementation & Operations
Assist in system assembly, installation, training, and documentation.
Collaborate with operations teams, customers, and suppliers in a constructive, team-oriented way.
Visit customer facilities for information gathering, installation, and support.
Continuous Improvement
Optimize processes and designs for efficiency, quality, and customer value.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field.
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience.
Manufacturing background required.
Experience in data center or electronics manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
Minimum 2+ years in customer-facing technical roles.
Minimum 2+ years in manufacturing plant environments.
Minimum 2+ years leading technical teams.
Ability to travel 20-25% domestically and internationally as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong communication skills, fostering open and honest dialogue.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Solid computer skills with PC hardware and Microsoft Windows.
Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Comfort interacting with diverse stakeholders, including under challenging circumstances.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers