Applications Engineer

Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best. The Applications Engineer serves as the technical liaison between customers, sales, and internal engineering teams within the wire and cable manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for understanding customer requirements, recommending suitable wire and cable solutions, supporting product design and development, and ensuring the technical feasibility and successful implementation of custom and standard cable products. The Applications Engineer provides technical expertise throughout the sales cycle, including quoting, product specification, testing, and troubleshooting.

Essential Duties:

Develop wire and cable designs based on industry specifications or custom based on customer requirements. Prepare technical documentation including product specifications, cable construction drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), etc. Produce technical designs in CAD software and prepare cost estimates and product drawings. Manage customer and industry specification files and communicate changes. Support new product development through the stage gate process. Build an understanding of industry and government standards, material science, and manufacturing technologies to support current and new products. Support new product development through the stage gate process. Provide technical support to production during product launch or scale-up. Develop and execute test and qualification plans in close cooperation with Operations, Quality, Engineering teams, third-party test labs, and regulatory authorities. These are the general duties required to fulfill the Applications Engineering job description, not a detailed description of all the work required. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.

Qualifications:

Working knowledge of

ERP, CAD, MS

Suite, and general technical systems. Working knowledge of common spreadsheet and word processing software. Good mechanical and/or electrical aptitude. An understanding of engineering and mathematical principles and how to apply them to solve real-world problems. Wire and cable manufacturing experience strongly preferred. Understanding of cable construction and insulation materials (XLPE, TPE, PTFE, etc.). Familiarity with electrical performance parameters (voltage, resistance, capacitance, impedance, etc.). Please note that pursuant to government and industry requirements, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status or permanent residency.

Education and Experience Preferred:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or another related technical field. Candidates with applicable industry experience who are pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree in the sciences or engineering will also be considered. 3-5 years of relevant experience. Working Conditions and/or

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work long hours in a sedentary position (sitting, talking, viewing a computer, reviewing charts/graphs, and performing repetitive motions). Ability to move objects and materials of at least 25 lbs. Ability to collaborate with manufacturing team members as needed in an environment that may be noisy. Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE when onsite. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. Welcome to the biggest small business you'll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they're able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we're all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.