Applications Engineer

Overview

The Applications Engineer will also be responsible for practicing a high level of business ethics and professionalism while adhering to safety and quality guidelines in accordance with Samson’s strategy and core values.

• Comfortable working independently under minimum supervision.
• Analytical and quantitatively minded.
• Able to communicate technical requirements, questions, and solutions clearly with cross‑functional teams.
• A team player who enjoys building relationships at all levels within our diverse organization.
• Excellent at customer service for both colleagues and customers.
• A clear communicator, in both oral and written forms.
• An advanced computer user with skills including use of Microsoft Office, CAD (Solid Works), Advanced Statistical software (JMP), and able to learn new programs.
• Deadline oriented with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Trustworthy and capable of handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to travel up to 30% of the time.

Full‑time

They will interact with external customers, the Commercial Team, and Research & Development regarding technical issues or potential new applications for Samson products. The Applications Engineer will also be responsible for practicing a high level of business ethics and professionalism while adhering to safety and quality guidelines in accordance with Samson’s strategy and core values.

• Comfortable working independently under minimum supervision.
• Analytical and quantitatively minded.
• Able to communicate technical requirements, questions, and solutions clearly with cross‑functional teams.
• A team player who enjoys building relationships at all levels within our diverse organization.
• Excellent at customer service for both colleagues and customers.
• A clear communicator, in both oral and written forms.
• An advanced computer user with skills including use of Microsoft Office, CAD (Solid Works), Advanced Statistical software (JMP), and able to learn new programs.
• Deadline oriented with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Trustworthy and capable of handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to travel up to 30% of the time.

• Provide technical assistance to sales/customers with respect to the use of Samson products and participate as technical representative in alliance partnerships.
• Work in conjunction with Sales, Market Strategy Managers, and R&D to find new applications for Samson products or to develop new specifications for new products.
• Ensure that Samson products comply with or exceed all appropriate Federal, State and other governing bodies’ specifications and/or regulations.
• Gather technical data from customers and assist in the design of their particular systems or provide solutions in accordance with the data. Qualify, institute, and report the inspection and/or testing of product as requested by customers.
• Assist in the development of technical papers and articles for publication and/or presentation on behalf of the company’s technology and associated applications.
• Provide technical training on products, applications and terminations to company personnel, customers and others as required.
• Participate in sales calls with RSM's as needed.
• Serve as technical Subject Matter Expert in assigned industries through participation in market strategy efforts as well as support of related opportunities, initiatives, and development projects.
• Manage projects as assigned.
• Continuously learn and educate yourself regarding industrial knowledge, Samson products, and best practices.
• Participate in and support Lean initiatives and activities.

• Education
  • Required:
    
    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience
  • Required:
    
    Internship experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment working in engineering.
  • Desired: 2+ years of engineering experience in a direct customer support role in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

• We enjoy ample paid time away from the office…