We are looking for a forward-thinking

APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

to join our team!

In this role you will be supporting our Technical Sales, Sales, and Production in their daily and long-term activity through a new product design and development. In addition, your tasks will include engineering support on site, production documentation and executing the ramp-up processes. The position is located at our US factory in Erlanger. You will report to the Director Application Engineering, BU Engineered Solutions.

Your main responsibilities and tasks include:

• Technical support to sales organization
• Perform feasibility studies and technology fit analysis
• New products development, optimization, and design
• Perform profile costings and technical calculations as well as trouble shooting in customer interface
• Take overall responsibility and leadership (project management) of the given projects
• Technical documentation, product documentation, quality documentation, ERP documentation management, product approval and release to production, product related change management

Desired skills and competencies:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Composites Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Knowledge in mechanical engineering, structural analysis, strength calculations, and load testing
• Proactive attitude for problem solving
• Self-motivation and initiative for continuous learning and development of new skills in the field of composite materials and applications
• Willingness to quickly adapt to new projects, technologies, and work environments
• Good verbal communication skills and capability to effective writing
• Fluent/Good spoken and written in English for communication with international customers, suppliers, and team members. Other languages are beneficial

What we offer you:

• An exciting international working environment with a variety of tasks that allow you to develop your skills and expertise
• A positive and collaborative working culture and the support of knowledgeable colleagues globally
• Other benefits include 401(k). Insurance (health, dental, vision).

We look forward to receiving your application and CV with salary expectation using the application form below by 6th of October 2024.

For further questions please contact the Director Application Engineering, Konrad Fischer, konrad.fischer@exelcomposites.com.