Sr. Applications Engineer

1 week ago


Elgin, United States Flender Corporation Full time
Company Description

Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical drive systems and has the reputation for highest performance, innovation, quality, and reliability of mechanical components for 125 years.

We're now hiring a talented Sr. Applications Engineer in Elgin, IL on a full-time basis. If you're eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career. For more information on Flender, please see website: www.flender.com

Flender unites the stability and process reliability of a global corporation with the customer proximity and pragmatism of a medium-sized company, thus combining the best of both worlds.

Our customers value Flender as a reliable partner and a secure investment. All of our business relationships are based on trust, responsibility and traditional business ethics. In this spirit, we are excited to join with our customers our continued success in the next chapter of the Flender story.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Job Description

Position Overview:

Flender, located in Elgin, IL is seeking a professional, qualified and energetic senior level Engineer for its WIND aftermarket organization. The Senior Engineer will play a significant role in defining and developing service scope and solutions for Wind Turbine Gear Box repairs as well as support our non-Wind (Industry Applications) team that best fits our customers' needs. They will work closely with Aftermarket Sales, its German and other foreign affiliates, and customers in the industrial, construction and utility markets on technical, contractual and commercial issues.

Duties will also include supporting and leading projects and initiatives to ensure optimal plant performance, efficiency, and safety.

Responsibilities:

Major Duties - Drive service competencies in the following areas:
  • Identifying repair requirements and advise alternatives for gear box assemblies.
  • Assembling equipment Bill of Materials and presenting cost requests.
  • Provide expert opinion to identify assembly processes / assembly sub-contractors.
  • Provide Expert direction to develop Gear Box testing and qualification processes.
  • Research, design, evaluate, and maintain parametric components, assemblies, drawings, part layouts applying a good, sound knowledge of engineering principles.
  • Lead in RCA, PPAP, APQP4Wind, 8-D, FAI and other Quality related technical support.
Minor Duties:
  • Mentor and confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating and other process procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
  • Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
  • Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and necessity of modification.
  • Specify components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
  • Research and analyze customer sales orders, design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
  • Provide technical assistance for component and final unit inspections.


Required and Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience:

Possess a strong level of technical knowledge with the application, repair and design of Wind Turbine Gear Drives (Winergy and Multi-Brand)

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent degree). Master's degree a plus.

Ability to analyze customer's technical specifications, drawings and data comprehension, and equipment Bill of Materials to apply appropriate product offerings to meet the customers' expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.

Excellent team player and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service.

Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers.

Basic financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes.

Ability to identify market trends and using this information, work closely with Marketing and Technology to create and justify projects to close the identified gaps.

Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools, Outlook, SAP, TeamCenter and product configuration/pricing applications.

3-D modeling experience (NX) and / or FE analysis a plus

Familiarity with ANSI, ISO, DIN and NEMA standards.

Position Description:

Develop and communicate technical solutions to support Customer repair needs by using an efficient utilization of resources. Interface with team members to provide expertise to Project Manager(s), technical teams, division and product-line management, as well as Customer management. Promote maximum Customer satisfaction with the Flender's capabilities and potential, and Flender's equipment reliability and availability.

Ensure the Customer's technical needs are adequately addressed.

Provide expertise on all models of wind turbine gear box repairs (Winergy and Multi-Brand) to support field service technicians, in-house staff, certified service providers, OEMs and customers.

Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are:
AnnMarie Day

Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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