Applications Engineer - Data Centers

## Applications Engineer - Data Centers Apply:
Onsite:
Sussex, WI - USA:
Milwaukee, WI - USA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR18377#
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The Applications Engineer is a technical expert responsible for translating customer and product requirements into executable product configurations and commercial solutions. This role supports the development, configuration, launch, and lifecycle management of Data Center Generator products while working closely with Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bill of Material (BOM) creation and maintenance, product lifecycle management, and SAP, including product configuration, material master data, costing, and pricing activities.
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* * This position will report into and sit on-site at our new Sussex, WI office
* ****** Key Responsibilities
*** Provide expert-level technical guidance for product design, configuration, and application based on customer requirements, industry standards, internal guidelines, and prior product experience.
* Create, maintain, and manage product structures and Bills of Material (BOMs) within Windchill and associated engineering systems.
* Initiate, develop, review, and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring changes are properly documented, approved, released, and communicated to affected stakeholders.
* Manage product configurations throughout the product lifecycle, including new product introduction, revisions, engineering changes, production release, and product obsolescence.
* Maintain alignment between engineering data in Windchill and commercial/manufacturing data in SAP, including BOMs, material masters, configurations, and revisions.
* Use SAP to support product and quote setup, including material creation/configuration, costing, pricing, and other commercial data required to support quoting and order execution.
* Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure product configurations meet customer requirements and project timelines.
* Review customer specifications and translate technical requirements into appropriate product configurations and solutions.
* Provide technical subject matter expertise and make recommendations regarding product features, design, configuration, and implementation.
* Support product testing and evaluation against applicable quality and performance requirements.
* Provide technical support during pre-sales and post-sales activities and assist in resolving complex application, configuration, and product-related issues.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical and configuration issues requiring significant engineering judgment.
* Support continuous improvement of engineering configuration, change management, quoting, and order-entry processes.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Manufacturing or, Mechanical.
* 3+ years of experience in Applications Engineering, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar technical role.
* Hands-on experience using Windchill.
* Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs) and product structures.
* Experience initiating and executing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECNs) and working within formal engineering change-control processes.
* Experience managing products or configurations through multiple stages of the product lifecycle, from development through production release and ongoing revisions.
* Hands-on experience with SAP, including material master data, BOMs, product configuration, costing, and/or pricing.
* Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
* Ability to travel up to 30% or as required.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Advanced experience with Windchill PLM, including BOM management, revision control, change notices/change orders, workflows, product structures, and lifecycle states.
* Advanced SAP experience supporting…