Applications Engineer, Plant 27

Summary

Altec is a company focused on engineering and customer service, seeking an Applications Engineer for their Plant 27 location. The role involves learning product lines, supporting various departments, and providing technical assistance while working under the guidance of more experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Learn Altec’s product lines and systems/rules/processes required for different Engineering roles at Altec
• Practice prudent engineering and effectively apply formal engineering training adding to the overall effectiveness of the Engineering Group and enhancement of Altec’s position within the product line
• Participate and contribute productively as part of Altec’s team-oriented design, manufacture and customer service/support efforts
• Operate with appropriate entry-level decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment
• Know and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field
• Communicates with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate
• Provide technical support to sales associates
• Support Operations, Sales, and Service
• Interface directly with Suppliers and Customers
• Learn and Utilize Lean principles to improve our products and processes
• Work on various sizes of Altec projects
• Work within any of the Altec departments as assigned to grow knowledge and skill for future Altec positions
• Safety In everything we do
• Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality
• Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality products
• Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Improper handling will have considerable effect on operational results; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
• EIT registration or ability to obtain registration required
• Current valid Driver's License
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying
• Demonstrated record of responsibility
• Extremely detail oriented
• Customer Service Oriented
• Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
• Maintain Company confidentiality
• Must handle stress and deadlines well
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
• EIT registration or ability to obtain registration required
• Current valid Driver's License
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying
• Demonstrated record of responsibility
• Extremely detail oriented
• Customer Service Oriented
• Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
• Maintain Company confidentiality
• Must handle stress and deadlines well
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance