Application Engineer

Overview

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let’s simplify it: think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, and 3D printers, just to name a few.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Englewood, CO or Rochester Hills, MI engineering offices, you will be a Field Product Application Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong mechanical and technical skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team.

• Work with the Industrial Application Engineering team and report to the Application Engineer - Power Transmission Lead.
• Collaborate with customers on a variety of product applications primarily in our industrial markets.
• Help troubleshoot issues with customer products and design and recommend solutions using Gates products.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Provide engineering service to customers for proper application and selection of power transmission products.
• Effectively present technical and product training material to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with North American Field Sales, Product Line Managers, and the Marketing Team to achieve organizational success.
• Analyze application requirements, provide failure analysis, select components, and make recommendations to meet system requirements.
• Troubleshoot customer questions via phone, email, and in-person; build strong relationships for success in this role.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably Mechanical, plus 3-5 years of engineering experience OR 5-10 years of progressive engineering experience, required.
• Eager to be hands-on working with customers, engineers, sales, and marketing teams.
• Engineering discipline with a focus on Mechanical and Power Transmission systems, preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer personalities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with ability to maintain and generate product application literature, media, and technical articles.
• Ability to travel to customers, plants and conferences as required (minimum 25%).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize resources and project timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000
• Sales Incentive Plan Eligible: 10%
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options
• 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days (accrued)
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. We operate with a "One Gates" mindset across multiple time zones and invest in our people to solve our customers’ diverse challenges today and tomorrow.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and reflects factors considered in compensation decisions, including experience, qualifications, skills, and proficiency for the role.