Applications Engineer

Basic Purpose and Objective 

Applications Engineer to design and specify installation systems for mechanically attached fasteners. PROFIL specializes in mechanically attached fasteners (MAF) both in die (Transfer & Progressive) and Manual operations (C- frame & Hand load cell). 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work with customer to clarify and document customer system needs: Fastener type, panel info, vehicle platform 

• Assess and document installation feasibility through CAD integration of tooling into panel 

• Specify and document all components needed to meet customer installation requirements 

• Perform tooling design/modifications and document as well as work with Design group for creation of new tools 

• Create budgetary quote based on system specification. Follow up with customer(s) for official quote and receipt of PO.  Determine and document required delivery dates 

• Monitor progress of system components to assure on-time delivery 

• Provide ongoing support for customer production needs. 

• Assist Service Team to diagnose & troubleshoot issues with installation heads, fastener feeders, and electropneumatic kits (in-die & manual operations) 

• Cooperate with team providing feedback for improvement opportunities and lessons learned 

• Work with customer to clarify, document and manage quotes for fasteners 

• Safety: 

• Follow all safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees. 

• Create and maintain a safe work environment; repair and/or report non-conformances to company safety policies and guidelines 

• Perform the necessary safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees 

Work Environment: 

• Air-conditioned office and works in an unairconditioned manufacturing facility 

• Requires travel 25-50% in the surrounding states.  

• Overnight travel may be required 

Education and Experience Required: 

• Bachelors degree mechanical engineering or related field preferred 

• Proven competency in mechanical and electropneumatic systems (simple and complex) 

• Basic practical knowledge of HMI/PLC (Allen Bradley & Siemens) 

• Strong interpersonal skills are required for communicating with the team and the customer 

• Experience in tool & die (Presses & Dies) is beneficial but not required 

• Good verbal and written skills are highly sought VIA Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams) 

• Problem solving skills 

• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to work under pressure 

Position Type/Expectations of Working Hours 

• Full time position 

• Regularly scheduled to work 8 – 10 hours a day 

• Must be able to work Monday - Friday