Position: Application Engineer
Location: Greenwood, IN
Brand: American Industrial Corporation
Segment: Finishing/Dispensing/Filtration




Operating in over 24 states from North Dakota to Texas and South Carolina, OTC's Finishing, Dispensing, and Filtration (FDF) Group is North America's most trusted resource for liquid and powder finishing and dispensing application equipment and service, and a leading supplier of materials used in customer applications such as filtration products. Our mission is to help our customers improve their applications and business by selecting, designing, and optimizing their equipment and applications. The FDF Group is the key partner to some of the most recognized manufacturers of Finishing & Filtration products in the industry.

The capabilities of the Finishing, Dispensing, and Filtration Group go well beyond just a supplier of product. Our seasoned team includes technical sales engineers, design and installation engineers, best in class service and repair technicians, inside sales and customers service representatives, product managers and fabrication experts such as machinists, electricians, and welders. The FDF Engineered Systems Group, a team of nearly 30, has unmatched industry expertise and has designed and installed custom finishing systems for some of the largest industrial manufacturers in the world.

We are continually growing, and our business is built around the talented associates we put in each position. We strive to provide our associates with every opportunity for personal, professional and financial growth by offering an excellent team environment, strong core values and outstanding associate benefits.

The FDF Group is made up of (6) long established businesses spread throughout The Midwest and Southeastern regions.

Summary: The Application Engineer designs and develops components and systems per customer request, modifying existing designs. She/ he applies engineering principles to develop mechanical or electronic/ electrical products/ systems that meet customer technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements. He/ he conducts mathematical modelling to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review customer design requests, specifications, manuals and other data to evaluate the feasibility & cost of requested system/ product
• Defines customer product requirements, completes design specifications and plans accordingly to meet customer requirements
• Generates customer proposals
• Assists with project management (i.e. Obtain, evaluate competitive bids and negotiate with suppliers; Assist with production plans for projects, taking quality requirements and contract obligations into account)
• Regularly provides equipment/system/ process/ training recommendations to improve reliability and/or performance. Follows thru to completion. Fully participates in continuous improvement activities
• Resolves production problems that arise with manufacturing team

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates (two-year technical school) degree or certificate in technical discipline such as mathematics, mechanical technology, or equivalent. (Bachelor's in mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Industrial Science or other technical discipline preferred) or relevant training/education/experience in mechanical &/or electrical design for systems/ products/ assemblies"

• Demonstrated technical expertise in specified product segment

• Computer software skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe PDF)

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment

• Highly organized, with attention to detail

• Sense of urgency; responds to requests in a timely manner.

• Strong (email, phone, web and in person) communication and customer service skills. (Prior experience in a customer service role preferred).
  

At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.

For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.

Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.

Perks of Working with OTC Industrial Technologies:

As part of the OTC family, you'll enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan - Additionally, we offer paid time off, short-and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, tuition assistance, and Employee Assistance Program. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.