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The Sales Application Engineer will be responsible for the correct application/design of Stabilus Linear Actuator (Powerise) into our customer’s products. This is achieved by meeting customer specifications, Stabilus’ internal design considerations, and utilizing basic engineering practices. This role also provides technical assistance to Inside and Outside Sales as well as our distributor partners and customers as required.\nEssential Job Functions:\nOptimally size or select Stabilus standard products and linear actuators using simulation software. Provides this output to: Customers, Distributors, Outside Sales, Inside Sales, upon request. \nDesigns custom POWERISE products using Stabilus Software. Responsible for the correct design based on Stabilus design criteria, manufacturing capabilities, and best engineering practices. Create drawings with industry-wide used CAD systems.\nSupport ordering Prototypes by placing internal orders, supplying drawings, and supporting assembly questions. AE is responsible for product development until acceptance of prototypes, specification agreement by the customer, and series release for manufacturing.\nReviews Customer prints, drawing, or 3d CAD to match Stabilus product offerings. It is the responsibility of the AE that the Stabilus products meet the customer specification or note any deviations. AE marks up the customer print and negotiates technical agreement with the customer.\nDevelopment of mechatronics drive systems for Industrial applications\nDirect customer contact is required to solicit information and give technical assistance. This may be by phone, fax, letter, email, online meetings, or On-Site customer visits.\nProvide technical drawings to requestor as required (non-released parts).\nDesign and calculate components, assemblies / building groups, and prototypes.\nOrganize and conduct validation testing of components, designs, or product level analysis (DV / PV). Arrange testing according to Customer requirements and internal documentation requirements.\nSupport Stabilus Sales, distribution network, and customer with technical questions\nComplete Technical Change Notices as required.\nIn this capacity the AE is also responsible for informing the Company of any technical developments discovered from competitors or other outside sources. \nResponsible for creating a test specification to ensure design meets application requirements.\nIn response to any competitive advances, it may be necessary for the AE to recommend/initiate design changes to Stabilus Products. Assistance may be required at locations other than Stabilus.\nProvide Technical Training to: Outside & Inside Sales, Distributors, external and internal Customers as needed.\nApplication or product problems may need to be identified by the AE. Determination may require the dissection of suspect product or inspection of the customer’s product. The situation needs to be analyzed and determination of the failure, root cause reported. Each recommendation of how to correct/fix the problem are the responsibility of the AE.\nTravel to the customer location may be required for all of the above.\nMay require participation in pilot and production start-ups, quality investigations.\nManning/walking of Trade Shows to gain/give technical knowledge.\nEducation, Training, Certifications:\nBS in Engineering or equivalent is required. \nDiscipline specialty of Mechatronics, Electromechanical systems, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical engineering is highly preferred but not required.\nExperience:\n2-8 years related experience recommended.\nNew or recent graduates with exceptionally matching skill sets will be considered.\nJob Knowledge and Skills:\nSoftware Skills: AutoCAD/SolidWorks, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, SAP\nInterpersonal Skills: Deals with all facets of company and customers\nSupervisory Skills: None\nContact with Others: Talks directly with customers, Sales, Engineering, and Production\nResourcefulness and Initiative: A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.\nMechanical aptitude: Must be able to work with light tools to mount product or build simulation bucks to simulate applications.\nWorking Condition:\nPhysical Effort: Light physical work, mounting gas springs to customer products.\nMental Effort: Performs a variety of complicated tasks.\nVisual Effort: Must read blueprints and CAD files on computer.\nAccountability:\nAccountability: Responsible for correct application and technical soundness and integrity of gas spring designs.\nImpact of Errors: Incorrect application could cause failures in field. Potential injury and/or lawsuits. Customer may pull business and go with the competition.\nConfidential Data: Yes. Has knowledge of customer/costing and all of Stabilus’ designs.\nOther Duties:\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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