Application Engineer Hybrid
West Chester, OH - USA
Job Summary
Position Context
This position will serve as a technical expert for precision motion solutions partnering closely with customers and internal teams to develop optimized high-performance motor solutions. This role bridges customer requirements with engineering design ensuring technically sound commercially viable and differentiated solutions.
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office 2 days remote
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Technical Solutioning & Customer Engagement
- Act as the technical expert for motion solutions engaging directly with customers to understand end-product requirements.
- Develop technical-commercial proposals for both standard and customized solutions.
- Translate Voice of Customer (VoC) into Voice of Design (VoD) specifications for customized solutions.
2. Application Engineering & Feasibility
- Analyze map and scope customer technical requirements based on application needs.
- Recommend optimized motion solutions leveraging cross-functional expertise.
- Perform technical calculations simulations and validations to ensure feasibility and performance compliance.
3. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with sales engineering R&D and manufacturing teams to create differentiated and value-driven solutions.
- Work with finance and operations teams to ensure cost effectiveness and financial viability of proposals.
4. Customer Program Management
- Manage customer projects through development and production qualification stages.
- Coordinate internal resources to ensure timely program execution.
- Track maintain and report project status using CRM tools.
5. Customer Relationship & Milestone Management
- Visit customers at key program milestones to validate requirements and ensure alignment.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen competitive positioning and customer partnerships.
6. Product Development & Stage Gate Support
- Support stage-gate processes for critical programs.
- Participate in Project Planning Group discussions and presentations.
- Contribute to business case development for custom product investments.
7. Market Insights & Product Strategy
- Collect and analyze customer feedback and market trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product roadmap and innovation priorities.
8. Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Provide technical training to internal sales teams to enhance product knowledge and value propositions.
- Deliver training sessions for customers and distributors as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Degree in mechanical Electrical Mechatronics or related engineering discipline
- Relevant experience in motion control precision motors or electromechanical applications
- 3-5 years of experience in application engineering customer-facing technical roles or product development preferred.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of electromechanical systems motors and motion control technologies
- Proficiency in engineering calculations and simulation tools
- Customer-centric mindset with strong problem-solving ability Cross-functional
- Collaboration and stakeholder management
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Project management and execution discipline
- Working proficiency in usage of MS-Office Tools (PowerPoint Outlook Word Excel)
- Fluency in verbal and written communication English
Role Requirements: Willingness to travel extensively (upto 25%) within the designated markets and production facilities.
- Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information marital status citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract) disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds perspectives and skills. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail
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About Company
Regal Beloit and Rexnord Corporation merged in 2001 to create Regal Rexnord. Find out more about the brands that make up our power transmission portfolio.