This position represents an introduction to the Application Engineering role at AKG. The primary function will be supporting Application Engineers with the technical requirements of our customers and a basic introduction to the commercial relationships and responsibilities to our customers. The successful, outgoing individual must be able to grow in competency for a majority of the essential functions listed below along with the potential to satisfy most of the below listed areas of supporting knowledge, skills and abilities.

Essential Functions:

• Will learn and demonstrate competence with AKG sizing and reliability software programs.
• Assist with identifying performance criteria such as mutually agreed upon technical specifications, reliability goals, on-time delivery, quality, warranty concerns, logistics, required certifications, etcetera.
• As assigned by manager, support communication between customers and AKG or between different departments within AKG including regular written reports, phone calls, e-mails, design reviews, project timelines, forecasts, and other actions.
• Prepare technical results and assist with presentations and proposals for management review prior to being shared with assigned customers.
• Maintain well documented customer files, both written and on-line, that can be easily accessed by other AKG personnel.
• Work with other AKG departments, engineers or designers as defined by manager in support of assigned applications and projects.
• Individual must be comfortable in expressing himself/herself in an external role and make customer presentations in front of appropriate audience.
• Physical Demands:
• Customer travel is not required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Expected graduation in 2024 or 2025 with a 4 year Mechanical Engineering is preferred; other engineering degrees will be considered
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Has capacity for completing heat transfer calculations to include sizing, reliability predictions, design principles, system engineering, geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T), and knowledge of manufacturing environment.
• Has aptitude to support Application Engineers with customer relationships in written and/or oral form.
• Able to support Application Engineers with the presentation of technical data.
• Good oral and written communication skills and competent with industry known computer software such Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, etcetera.
• Well organized individual who knows how to set up and manage projects and demonstrates the ability to adhere to and improve processes.

Work Environment:

Manufacturing/ office environment

Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.