Application Engineer

Department : Engineering

Reporting structure : Reports to Engineering Manager

Job title and brief description : The Application Engineer provides competent, timely technical assistance to SETCO's Customers in the form of innovative and cost-effective precision spindle and slide design proposals. This person offers unparalleled technical expertise in the design and manufacturing of special machine tool components. Additionally, this person strives to earn the Customer's confidence such that SETCO becomes their primary technical resource for precision spindles. This person is expected to travel to customer's approximately 5 days per quarter.

Qualifications :

• 4-year Engineering Degree (BS, BSET, or equivalent).
• 5-years minimum engineering experience or at least 2-year experience in precision spindle or bearing engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sufficient level of engineering knowledge and experience such that by applying standard techniques and basic methods, detailed work assignments and routine projects can be managed
• Requires minimum supervision, except in areas of a unique aspect.
• Multi-disciplinary background in mechanical engineering with some electrical knowledge preferred.
• 3D solid modeling & simulation tool experience
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD Software (AutoDesk AutoCAD & Inventor experience preferred).
• Knowledge & expertise in metal cutting operations
• Understands and applies standard project management methodologies.

Primary tasks :

NOTE : Any Employee may be assigned additional or alternate tasks and objectives necessary to achieve departmental or company goals. All job descriptions are subject to revision by the Company at any time and should not be considered a contract of employment.