Applications Engineer

Founded in 1981QC Conveyorswas started with the belief that hard work and good people were the keys to building a strong business. For more than 40 years QC Conveyors has been focused on providing their customers with reliable easy-to-use conveyor systems that meet their needs and backing them with world class service and support. QC Conveyors manufactures conveyors that meet the needs of their customers with their automation hydroclean flextrac and industrial series conveyors.

As a Duravant Family Company we participate in global Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction with opportunities for personal and professional growth we offer an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees health well-being and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional collaborative environment focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork Respect Integrity Winning Spirit and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

QC Conveyors is searching for an Applications Engineer responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customized technical solutions that meet specific customer requirements. This role is instrumental in developing and executing custom projects ensuring alignment between customer needs and QCs product capabilities. The engineer will support the design implementation and refinement of custom applications contributing to QCs innovation and adaptability.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following other duties as assigned.

• Work collaboratively with Sales Engineering and other departments to develop concepts and pricing for detailed application systems.
• Prepare technical quotes based on customer specifications and recommend optimal alternatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of assembly practices relevant to QCs product lines.
• Design prototype and validate custom application solutions using QCs product portfolio.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including specifications test plans and user guides for custom implementations.
• Support the product development lifecycle by providing feedback from custom projects to inform future product enhancements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed customizations.
• Monitor industry trends and technologies to develop and drive innovation.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 3-7 Years in the engineering industry with experience in applications.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Understanding of product lifecycle management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Customer-centric approach to engineering solutions
• Effective team collaboration and communication

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the colleague is frequently required to sit stand walk talk or hear; uses hands to finger handle or touch objects or controls. On occasion the colleague may be required to climb or work in high places stoop bend or reach above the shoulders.

The incumbent must occasionally lift push or pull up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office and manufacturing environment