Senior Application Engineer
Position Summary
The Senior Application Engineer is responsible for managing the full product development lifecycle—from design and validation to field support and after-sales troubleshooting. This role ensures engineering solutions meet established standards for quality, cost, delivery, and safety while supporting both internal teams and external customers with technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Application Engineering & Product Development
- Lead and support product development activities, including design, testing, validation, and implementation
- Perform technical value analysis for new products, improvements, and customer-specific solutions
- Define standard product costs and contribute to cost forecasting and investment analysis
- Evaluate new materials and suppliers for feasibility and performance
- Conduct testing and validation for new products and incremental design changes
Customer & Field Support
- Investigate and resolve technical issues reported by customers and commercial teams
- Collect and analyze customer feedback to support continuous product improvement
- Provide hands-on technical support at customer sites, including troubleshooting and product optimization
- Support after-sales activities and ensure proper product utilization in real-world applications
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales to provide technical expertise during the sales process and product selection
- Collaborate with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Work closely with internal engineering teams to improve product performance and development processes
Process Improvement & Analysis
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost/value analysis to support R&D initiatives
- Contribute to process improvements within product development and application engineering
- Support planning, budgeting, and execution of engineering projects
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related field preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in application engineering or product development
Technical Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency in CAD tools (2D and 3D), preferably Siemens NX
- Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Ability to perform engineering calculations for product selection and application design
Industry & Application Knowledge
- Knowledge of industrial applications and their impact on product selection and customization
- Familiarity with power transmission systems or similar mechanical product lines preferred
- Understanding of installation, commissioning, and maintenance requirements
Core Competencies
- Customer focus and client orientation
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Results-driven mindset
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Effective collaboration and communication skills
- High standards of integrity, transparency, and ethics
Additional Expectations
- Ability to build strong relationships with customers, sales teams, distributors, and global colleagues
- Capability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines within defined budgets
- Commitment to delivering high-quality technical outputs and meeting performance objectives