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SKF Group · 4 hours ago

Application Engineer

Blue Bell, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$93K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

SKF Group is an industry-leading manufacturer focused on reducing friction and promoting sustainability. The Application Engineer will work closely with a team to select SKF product solutions for customer applications, manage technical relationships, and provide engineering support across various industries including Government, Defense, Semiconductor, and Robotics.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers in the Government and Defense industries, that use bearings in satellites, radar systems, drones, ground vehicles, robots, rockets, etc

Also support other Industrial OEM customers in the Semiconductor, Automation and Robotics industries

Perform engineering calculations and system analysis using the latest SKF simulation and calculation tools

Work with Sales, Business Development, Quality, Product Development and Demand Chain, to drive all engineering aspects from technical proposal to final production and ensure it meets quality, cost and performance for the target application

Work in coordination with Product Design and Engineering teams to facilitate DFMEA and discuss the same with customers on a specific project or product line

Review customer testing methodologies and functionalities of product designs and recommend changes to improve bearing performance and cost efficiency

Perform bearing inspections, damage analysis and root cause evaluation on warranty or product development returns and drive continuous improvement initiatives using the DFMEA process

Be the technical specialist and resource within the Industrial Sales Unit for SKF products and technologies, through relationships with global subject matter experts

Perform task and project management to gate, track and prioritize projects

Participate and contribute to internal and external trainings, assist with the development of training material

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringDesign/Application ExperienceBearingsAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementCustomer Service SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

US Citizenship is required due to US Export Control laws

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or comparable degree)

3+ years of design/application experience in an industrial environment - power train applications or rotating equipment, working with customers and designing mechanical systems

Knowledge of bearings, transmission products or seals is beneficial

Strong mechanical hands-on and technical aptitude

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage projects with attention to detail and accuracy

Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills

Track record of proactive and continuous improvement within area of responsibility

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Outcome oriented, critical thinker capable of prioritizing to achieve results

Domestic and international travel up to 30% of the time as customer need dictates

Benefits

Generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment

Company paid life insurance, STD, LTD

Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more

STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management

401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution