WITTENSTEIN North America ยท 3 weeks ago
Application Engineer
Bartlett, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yrWITTENSTEIN North America is committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology and servo systems. They are seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical support, develop specifications, and conduct product demonstrations while collaborating with international teams to improve product offerings.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide answers to technical questions from customers as well as cyber sales, customer service and other department personnel concerning the proper and optimum application of the full range of products offered by cyber motor. Particular products and areas of competence will be assigned and stressed on an individual basis in agreement between the employee and supervisor
Analyze customer needs, then develop and write formal technical specifications, performance requirements and proposals for application and integration of products for customer applications including simulating customer applications either in the laboratory environment or through computer program simulation to resolve problems or confirm proper sizing and control solutions
Prepare formal presentation material and assist in giving product demonstrations and presentations at customer sites and here at our facility when customers visit. Also give training to sales, representatives and customers personnel on product applications, usage, maintenance and repair
Work with service, development and product engineering in Germany and Japan to recognize and diagnose chronic problems and failure mechanisms and provide solutions to improve the products
Participate in meetings, seminars and training sessions to stay appraised of new developments in the field. Acquires new technology skills through attendance at in-house training seminars as well as commercial or academic training courses
Analyze competitive product features and performance to identify technical strengths and weaknesses with respect to our respective products and solutions
Perform other duties as assigned
Practical knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and their use
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as calculus, differential equations, analytic geometry and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and algebra
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to work independently on single items as well as cohesively and efficiently as part of a team
Knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Development software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software, spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
Qualification
Required
Provide answers to technical questions from customers as well as cyber sales, customer service and other department personnel concerning the proper and optimum application of the full range of products offered by cyber motor
Analyze customer needs, then develop and write formal technical specifications, performance requirements and proposals for application and integration of products for customer applications including simulating customer applications either in the laboratory environment or through computer program simulation to resolve problems or confirm proper sizing and control solutions
Prepare formal presentation material and assist in giving product demonstrations and presentations at customer sites and here at our facility when customers visit
Give training to sales, representatives and customers personnel on product applications, usage, maintenance and repair
Work with service, development and product engineering in Germany and Japan to recognize and diagnose chronic problems and failure mechanisms and provide solutions to improve the products
Participate in meetings, seminars and training sessions to stay appraised of new developments in the field
Acquire new technology skills through attendance at in-house training seminars as well as commercial or academic training courses
Analyze competitive product features and performance to identify technical strengths and weaknesses with respect to our respective products and solutions
Perform other duties as assigned
Practical knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and their use
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as calculus, differential equations, analytic geometry and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and algebra
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to work independently on single items as well as cohesively and efficiently as part of a team
Knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Development software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software, spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field is required
Preferred
Previous engineering experience in the electromechanical and / or servo systems industry is preferred
Benefits
Great Place To Work Certified
Bonus Opportunity up to 5% annually
Competitive Base Salary
Excellent Health Benefits
Ability to work from home 2 days per week
Monthly medical premiums 50% to 75% below market
Annual deductible & copays below market
Higher % of medical coverage than market
No monthly dental and vision premiums
Annual profit-sharing opportunity up to 5%
Matching 401(k) contribution
Wellness reimbursement (50% up to $500/year)
Wellness rewards redeemed for gift cards
Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
WITTENSTEIN North America
As manufacturer of the world's first precision planetary gearbox, WITTENSTEIN is a global leader motion control systems for industrial, energy, aerospace, simulation and other industries.
Founded in 1949
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hans Peter Riehle
CEO & President
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