Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years in engineering design, product development, or applications engineering.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, including design automation.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with sales and applications engineering teams to create configurable product solutions.
Create and maintain SolidWorks models to support quoting and sales activities.
Develop tools and documentation to streamline product selection and customization.
Interpret customer requirements into viable product configurations.
Ensure all configured solutions meet engineering standards and manufacturing capabilities.
Provide technical support and training to sales teams on product configurations.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for product configuration.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Exposure to a variety of engineering challenges and customer interactions.
Potential for professional development and skill enhancement.
Full Job Description
Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Applications Engineer to join our engineering team, focusing on configuring and customizing products to support our sales teams. This role bridges the gap between engineering and sales, ensuring our product offerings are accurately represented and tailored to customer needs.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical engineering background, advanced SolidWorks experience, working knowledge of electro-hydraulic systems, and the ability to develop practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective customer solutions.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet expectations of each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in engineering design, product development, applications engineering role, or related technical roles.
Other:
Ability to work effectively within cross functional teams.
Ability to plan and execute.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in SolidWorks / Solidworks PDM required, including configurations and design automation/documentation with PDM systems with downstream document control.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, sales teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
What would put you ahead:
Master's degree in engineering
Experience in MathCAD, AutoCAD, AutoPOL, and CFS
Experience performing wind load, foundation, and soil calculations
Experience with crash-rated products, crash testing, and product validation.
Knowledge of ASTM, ASCE, IBC, and related engineering standards and building codes.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical controls, PLCs, and integrated mechanical systems.
Experience with CPQ tools or product configurators
Job Duties & Requirements:
Ability to work with sense of urgency and self-motivation.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Collaborate with sales and applications engineering teams to develop configurable product solutions.
Create and maintain Solidworks models and configurations to support quoting and sales activities.
Develop tools, template, and documentation that streamline product selection and customization.
Interpret customer requirements and translate them into viable product configurations.
Support the development of CPQ systems.
Ensure all configured solutions comply with engineering standards and manufacturing capabilities.
Provide technical support and training with documentation to sales teams regarding product configurations.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to product configuration and sales enablement.
Ability to work effectively in office, manufacturing, and customer-site environments.
About ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions
ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions is a division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions. The company provides a wide range of door security and safety solutions for commercial and institutional customers. Its products include locks, door closers, exit devices, electromechanical products, and access control systems. ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions operates in North America and has manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
