What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineering Manager position at Snap-on Diagnostics Inc.?
Overview
Position: Applications Engineering Manager
Location: San Jose, CA
Reports To: Director of Marketing
Position Overview
The Applications Engineering Manager will lead and grow Mountz' Applications Engineering team, shaping the future of customer-facing technical services while acting as a critical bridge between customers, marketing, product and engineering teams, and development partners. This role combines technical leadership with organizational responsibility: building a high-performing team of applications engineers and ensuring customers receive best-in-class technical support.
This individual must have deep technical expertise in manufacturing environments and electromechanical systems, while also demonstrating the leadership skills to manage, mentor, and expand a team that delivers measurable impact.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Qualifications
Qualifications
Strong understanding of:
- PLC systems.
- Electromechanical systems, including servo motors, motion profiles, and controls
- MES systems, work cell controls, and process documentation systems.
Deep technical expertise in fastening and assembly processes.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and multi-stakeholder projects.
Preferred: Professional proficiency in Korean or Spanish.
Additional Details
Travel: 25% (domestic and international)
Salary
$170K - $ 180K / year
Position: Applications Engineering Manager
Location: San Jose, CA
Reports To: Director of Marketing
Position Overview
The Applications Engineering Manager will lead and grow Mountz' Applications Engineering team, shaping the future of customer-facing technical services while acting as a critical bridge between customers, marketing, product and engineering teams, and development partners. This role combines technical leadership with organizational responsibility: building a high-performing team of applications engineers and ensuring customers receive best-in-class technical support.
This individual must have deep technical expertise in manufacturing environments and electromechanical systems, while also demonstrating the leadership skills to manage, mentor, and expand a team that delivers measurable impact.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Build, shape, and grow the Applications Engineering team hiring, mentoring, and developing engineers to ensure long-term organizational success. Manage on-site Applications Engineers at key clients.
- Design, contribute and support strategic Applications Engineering initiatives.
- Establish and track KPIs for team effectiveness, service delivery, and customer success.
- Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the team. Modernize the learning and development program to ensure all Applications Engineers achieve the highest technical standards.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred).
8 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, with direct experience integrating devices into factory systems.
3 years of experience leading or managing a technical team; proven ability to recruit, grow, and develop engineering talent.
Strong understanding of:
- PLC systems.
- Electromechanical systems, including servo motors, motion profiles, and controls
- MES systems, work cell controls, and process documentation systems.
Deep technical expertise in fastening and assembly processes.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and multi-stakeholder projects.
Preferred: Professional proficiency in Korean or Spanish.
Additional Details
Travel: 25% (domestic and international)
Salary
$170K - $ 180K / year
Salary : $170,000 - $180,000