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Applications Engineer

+ Location: Akron, PA

+ Direct Hire: Onsite

+ Must be able to work without sponsorship

+ Salary 90k-110k (Depending on experience)

About the Role

The Applications Engineer works closely with customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to **define, recommend, and support solutions** for both new and existing applications. This role owns the **technical aspects of the sales cycle** , from opportunity identification and solution definition to prototype development, launch support, and post-release technical assistance.

Key Responsibilities

+ Act as a **technical liaison** between customers and internal teams (Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality)

+ Review customer specifications and assess product compliance; recommend standard or customized interconnect solutions

+ Provide technical support for Rosenberger North America products and services

+ Identify customer needs and propose **product modifications or new product concepts**

+ Support **new product introductions (NPI)** as a subject-matter expert

+ Develop application documentation and coordinate engineering changes

+ Assist Manufacturing and Quality in resolving production issues and improving product quality

+ Oversee prototype assembly and testing in collaboration with engineering technicians and machinists

+ Participate in MRB activities as required

+ Support cost analysis, pricing, profitability, and market assessments

+ Travel to customer sites, vendors, trade shows, and standards meetings as needed

Qualifications

+ **Bachelor’s degree** in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

+ **5+ years of experience** in the manufacturing or Engineering

+ Experience in a **sustaining engineering** or customer-facing technical role

+ Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., **USCAR/EWCAP, AEC, IPC, ASTM, SAE, IEEE, IATF** )

+ Broad technical foundation across multiple disciplines

+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner closely with sales teams and customers

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

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