Application Engineer

Kelly Services - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Raleigh, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Application Engineer role at Kelly Services involves providing technical expertise and design support within the vacuum lifters and crane systems division. The position focuses on customer interaction to drive sales and ensure successful implementation of solutions, requiring strong engineering skills and a customer-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply vacuum automation theory and practical experience, product line knowledge, as well as market and competitor knowledge to recommend safe and correct solutions.
• Determine the right solution options for unique applications presented by customers.
• Employ project management skills, test and specify product projects for customers.
• Build rapport with and support end customers, distributors, and outside sales team with product support questions from the office and occasionally on client sites.
• Provide and support quotations to customers and distributors, as needed.
• Support other colleagues when necessary, including answering phones and assisting in assembly services.
• Provide market and product feedback to Product Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5-8 years of experience as an Applications Engineer in Industrial manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in the material handling industry.
• Must be detail-oriented with a passion for developing and improving processes.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach.
• Strategic thinking and project execution are desirable.
• Experience with Solidworks / AutoCAD is preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO and holidays
• Voluntary benefit plans including telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• Access to a retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under applicable state or local plan.