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Applications Engineer
Akron, PA, US
Engineering
Bachelors Degree
Full Time, Direct Hire
110K
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Engineering Services
First Shift (Day)
Akron, PA, US
110K
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Engineering Services
On-site
Engineering
Bachelors Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Applications Engineer
- Location: Akron, PA
- Direct Hire: Onsite
- Must be able to work without sponsorship
- Salary 90k-110k (Depending on experience)
About the Role
The Applications Engineer works closely with customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to define, recommend, and support solutions for both new and existing applications. This role owns the technical aspects of the sales cycle, from opportunity identification and solution definition to prototype development, launch support, and post-release technical assistance.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams (Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality)
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Review customer specifications and assess product compliance; recommend standard or customized interconnect solutions
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Provide technical support for Rosenberger North America products and services
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Identify customer needs and propose product modifications or new product concepts
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Support new product introductions (NPI) as a subject-matter expert
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Develop application documentation and coordinate engineering changes
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Assist Manufacturing and Quality in resolving production issues and improving product quality
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Oversee prototype assembly and testing in collaboration with engineering technicians and machinists
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Participate in MRB activities as required
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Support cost analysis, pricing, profitability, and market assessments
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Travel to customer sites, vendors, trade shows, and standards meetings as needed
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
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5+ years of experience in the manufacturing or Engineering
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Experience in a sustaining engineering or customer-facing technical role
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Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., USCAR/EWCAP, AEC, IPC, ASTM, SAE, IEEE, IATF)
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Broad technical foundation across multiple disciplines
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner closely with sales teams and customers
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