Technical Applications Engineer Manufacturing
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Job Location:
Eden Prairie, MN - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 75000 - 90000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Windings Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company meaning every employee-owner shares in our success. Our unique ESOP plan contributes to your retirement at no cost to you. For over 60 years weve built custom motors and components for some of the worlds toughest environmentsfrom outer space to the battlefield racetracks and deep drilling sites.
Windings is seeking a customer-focused engineer to help translate real-world challenges into manufacturable this role youll work directly with customers and internal teams to develop custom electromechanical productsincluding stators rotors motors and generatorswhile supporting new business growth.
This position sits at the intersection of engineering and business. Youll help define technical requirements shape solutions and build the proposals that bring those solutions to life.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving cross-functional collaboration and seeing projects move from concept through production.
What Youll Do
- Partner with customers to understand technical requirements and translate them into practical manufacturable solutions
- Develop cost estimates quotes and proposals that align with engineering requirements and business objectives
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to define scope feasibility and delivery timelines
- Support new business development efforts by providing technical insight during early customer discussions
- Prepare clear accurate documentation including statements of work assumptions and specifications
- Identify opportunities to improve cost manufacturability and lead times
- Communicate changes in scope technical requirements or timelines to both internal teams and customers
- Maintain accurate project and customer data within CRM systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement of quoting proposal and technical processes
What a Typical Week Might Look Like
- Meeting with a customer to refine requirements for a custom motor application
- Working with engineering to validate feasibility and optimize design for manufacturing
- Building a cost model and preparing a customer quote
- Supporting business development discussions with technical input
- Coordinating internally to align on timelines risks and assumptions
What Were Looking For
Must-Have
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing design engineering or a related environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfort working across multiple projects and priorities
Nice-to-Have (not required)
- Experience with electric motors generators or electromechanical systems
- Exposure to cost estimating quoting or proposals
- Customer-facing or cross-functional collaboration experience
- Familiarity with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) principles
What Makes This Role Different
- Direct impact on both engineering solutions and business growth
- High visibility across engineering operations and leadership teams
- Opportunity to develop both technical and commercial skillsets
- Hands-on involvement in custom application-driven manufacturing projects
Additional Details
- Occasional travel (up to 5%) for customer visits trade shows or industry events
- Collaborative team-oriented environment with strong cross-functional support
If youre an engineer who enjoys working with customers solving practical problems and seeing your work move from concept to production wed like to hear from you.
What you will get...
- An awesome employee-ownership culture
- Full benefits package (medical dental vision disability life and more)
- Paid time off
- 401k match and ESOP contributions
- Flexible work environment
- Education reimbursement
Salary Description:
$75000-$90000 annual DOQ
We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience qualifications location and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.
This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the companys discretion.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Requirements:
Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national U.S. lawful permanent resident or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
No Soliciting:
Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Windings manufactures custom engineered electric motors, rotors and stators for critical applications and harsh or challenging environments.
