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.