Job Description
Jr. Application Engineer (Aerospace/Power Transmission Manufacturing)
Location: East of Hartford, CT
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F, 8am – 5pm
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation: Not Available
Sponsorship: Not Available
Travel: Year 1: ~5-6 trips overall, Year 2+: ~1x per month (mostly domestic)
Jr. Application Engineer (Aerospace/Power Transmission Manufacturing) Description
Our client manufactures products for the aerospace, robotics, & power transmission industries, and they are looking for a Jr. Application Engineer to join their team just east of Hartford, CT. In this role, you will act as a technical liaison for Customer Service and Sales, deciphering customer needs, proposing product solutions, and offering support such as drafting, updating technical drawings, material confirmations, and product training. The ideal candidate embodies strong communication, independence, attention to detail, and responsiveness to time-sensitive inquiries from customers. Whether a recent graduate or an experienced Applications Engineer, the successful candidate will possess initiative, aiming to become a subject matter expert on the company's products and technical applications. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established global company where you can expand your professional skillset and have the potential for long-term growth within the organization.
Jr. Application Engineer (Aerospace/Power Transmission Manufacturing) Responsibilities
• Serve as a technical resource, identifying product solutions to address customer requirements
• Create drawings, inspection reports, and user instructions
• Offer drawing and drafting support in Inventor, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks
• Confirm quote details, including material selections, specs, & part numbers
• Establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle
• Develop and maintain expert level product and application knowledge
• Articulate product positioning to both a technical & non-technical audience
• Provide functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFQs
• Travel to customer sites and attend trade shows as needed
• Design and/or draw fixtures to aid in manufacturing and testing
• Support the sales team by creating technical/analytical tools and presentations
Jr. Application Engineer (Aerospace/Power Transmission Manufacturing) Qualifications
• 1+ years of engineering experience related to manufacturing or sales support is required
• 3D & 2D CAD Design experience is required
• Ability to create & read mechanical drawings is required
• Strong communication & customer facing skills are a must
• Ability to work 100% in the office is required
• Ability to travel to customer sites & trade shows is required (frequency noted above)