Applications Engineer, Plant 27

Altec Industries - Creedmoor, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Creedmoor, NC

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Applications Engineer position at Altec is an entry-level role designed for individuals who are eager to learn and grow within the engineering field. The incumbent will work under the guidance of more experienced engineers and associates, gaining valuable insights into Altec's product lines, systems, and processes essential for various engineering roles. This position emphasizes a customer-first approach, teamwork, and a commitment to quality and integrity in all engineering practices. In this role, the engineer will be expected to learn and apply prudent engineering principles while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Engineering Group. The incumbent will participate in team-oriented design, manufacturing, and customer service efforts, operating with a degree of decision-making authority appropriate for an entry-level position. Communication with customers regarding technical specifications, product design, and operation will be a key responsibility, as well as providing technical support to sales associates and interfacing directly with suppliers and customers. The engineer will also be involved in various Altec projects, utilizing Lean principles to enhance product and process efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across different departments within Altec, fostering knowledge and skill development for future career advancement within the company. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that all engineering tasks are performed with the utmost attention to detail and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Learn Altec's product lines and systems/rules/processes required for different Engineering roles at Altec.
• Practice prudent engineering and effectively formal engineering training to enhance the Engineering Group's effectiveness.
• 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.
• Communicate 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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated record of responsibility.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Customer Service Oriented.
• Motivated, goal oriented and persistent.
• Ability to handle stress and deadlines well.

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