A local manufacturer is searching for an Applications Engineer in the Turners Falls area. This candidate will join the Design and Development team, focusing on wire and cable manufactured for the Aerospace industry.
The Applications Engineer will work to develop new products, and maintain/improve existing products. The engineer will work within the company to identify problems and implement solutions associated with product performance, design, or materials. The engineer will also communicate with customers to answer questions about product application and performance.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain material and product specifications.
- Maintain, improve and evaluate existing products to achieve better quality, cost, and efficiency.
- Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality concerning product design and testing.
- Participate in design review and corrective action meetings for production products to resolve problems in design and workmanship.
- Design and develop Aerospace wire and cable in support of new business opportunities.
- Understand relevant industry and customer specifications and existing products to inform development decisions.
- Participate in customer meetings to understand customer input for current and future products.
- Learn application engineering guidance for Aerospace wire and cable and provide answers to customers requesting standard information.
- Create test reports for customers and qualifying agencies to maintain product approvals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering field with applicable coursework or experience.
- Knowledge of basic principles of wire conductors and insulators, current flow, and electric circuits.
- Effective technical writing skills for internal and external customers.
- Ability to work within or lead cross-functional teams to solve engineering problems.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in the wire and cable manufacturing or related industry.
- Knowledge in specifications, standards and product testing protocols for Aerospace wire and cable.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA/HSA
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Life, AD&D and Disability
- PTO and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program