Application Engineer

About Us:
BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:
BW Converting seeking a high-performing
Application Engineer
who excels at problem solving, demonstrates strong initiative, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. The successful candidate will assess customer technical requirements and work with Product Management, Sales, and Engineering to configure solutions using our products and technologies. This role supports the development of detailed technical documentation and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to enable accurate, customer-facing quotations.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate customer requirements and determine configurable solutions, providing technical options that ensure customer needs can be met.
• Deliver accurate and timely feedback to Commercial Operations team members on detailed BOMs, proposals, contracts, technical cost sheets, machine capabilities, and equipment checkout/testing requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between Commercial Operations and Engineering departments.
• Create floor plan layouts, concept drawings, and configurable designs for proposed equipment solutions.
• Contribute to improving methodologies, standards, and efficiencies within the Applications department.
• Travel to customer sites, sister facilities, and trade shows as required.
• Read, create, and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documents.
• Provide technical support and training materials for Operations, Sales, and other internal teams.
• Initiate risk analysis activities during the proposal phase.
• Assist with evaluation and reporting of customer-specific samples and materials during the sales cycle.
• Release configurable designs to Operations for execution.
• Collaborate with Product Line Managers to maintain quoting tools and sales enablement resources.
• Perform additional tasks as directed.

Required Qualifications
To succeed in this role, the candidate must be detail-oriented, curious, proactive, and committed to high-quality documentation and technical accuracy.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering plus OEM capital equipment or packaging machinery.
• Experience using CAD systems, including solid modeling tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and/or electrical control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated technical writing capabilities.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an Applications Engineer or similar technical role, ideally in an OEM machinery environment.
• Experience evaluating customer-specific materials and samples during the sales cycle.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing capital equipment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Experience using ERP systems.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:
Paper Converting Machine Company