Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a technically astute and customer-focused Precision Gear Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical expert for our customers and internal teams. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding customer requirements, designing and recommending optimal gear solutions, creating technical proposals, and providing support throughout the entire product lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who can translate complex customer needs into manufacturable, high-performance gear systems.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Consultation & Solutioning:

Serve as the main technical point of contact for customers and the sales team. Analyze customer applications, performance requirements, and environmental conditions to recommend the optimal gear design, material, and heat treatment.

Quotation & Proposal Development:

Create detailed technical proposals and cost estimates. This includes selecting gear types (harmonic, wave, spur, helical, bevel, worm, planetary), specifying tolerances (AGMA, ISO), materials, and processes to meet customer specifications for load, life, noise, and size.

Design & Modeling:

Use 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CATIA) and specialized gear software (e.g., KISSsoft, Romax, AGMA standards) to model custom gear designs, perform preliminary analysis, and generate layout drawings for customer review.

Cross-Functional Liaison:

Act as the critical link between the customer, sales, and manufacturing teams. Communicate customer requirements clearly to production and ensure the proposed design is optimized for manufacturability (DFM) and cost.

Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis:

Provide expert-level support for technical issues, both during the design phase and in the field. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) on failed components and recommend design or material modifications to prevent recurrence.

Project Management:

Manage the technical aspects of customer projects from the initial inquiry through to production launch, ensuring all technical milestones are met.

Customer Education & Training:

Educate customers on gear technology, our manufacturing capabilities, and best practices for design and application. Prepare and present technical white papers or webinars.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

3+ years of experience in a gear design, development, or applications engineering role, specifically with

high-precision components

.

Technical Proficiency:

Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software. Experience with gear design and analysis software (KISSsoft, Romax, MASTA, or equivalent). Deep understanding of gear geometry, tooth modifications, and their impact on performance and noise. Knowledge of gear manufacturing processes (hobbing, shaping, grinding, honing) and heat treatment (carburizing, nitriding). Ability to read and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) on complex engineering drawings.

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing or job-shop environment. Direct experience in one of our key sectors:

Aerospace, Medical Devices, Robotics, or Semiconductor Capital Equipment.

Knowledge of industry-specific standards beyond AGMA/ISO (e.g., AS9100, ISO 13485). Understanding of metrology and inspection techniques for precision gears (e.g., gear analyzers, CMMs). Project management experience or certification (PMP, CAPM).

What We Offer

A competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. The opportunity to work with industry-leading clients on cutting-edge technologies. A collaborative culture that values technical expertise and customer success. Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance

Pay: $56,310.13-$94,490.15 per year

Work Location: In person