Applications Engineer

As an Applications Engineer at SCHUNK, you will manage the complete customer quotation and order lifecycle for custom and specialty-engineered components. You will prepare and deliver customer quotations, proposals, and sales orders in a timely and accurate manner. You will review customer specifications, drawings, models, and application requirements to develop effective technical solutions.

What You Will Do

Your main day-to-day responsibilities will include interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation, collaborating with customers and SCHUNK Design Engineering teams, and developing project timelines. You will also provide technical support, product training, and application guidance to customers, distributors, and internal sales teams.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong project management and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CAD/CAM software, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also need to be able to interpret and analyze technical drawings, engineering specifications, and other technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience in CNC machining, metal cutting, workholding, fixturing, or toolholding applications.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience working with CAD/CAM software, 3D models, and STEP files.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and effectively utilize internal business systems, including ERP and CRM platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to customers, distributors, sales personnel, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze technical drawings, engineering specifications, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including identifying root causes, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions.
• Self-motivated and customer-focused with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments, including Engineering, Customer Service, Operations, Production, and Sales, to achieve business and customer objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage with SCHUNK paying 100% of employee premiums and approximately 85% of dependent coverage.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Optional group plans available for employees and eligible dependents.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company match of 50% on employee contributions up to 6% of eligible earnings.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous paid time off package to support work-life balance.
• Paid Vacation: Vacation benefits that increase with tenure.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for technical training, product education, and career growth within a global organization.