Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Title : Application Engineer Surface Cleaning Department : Application Engineering – Surface Cleaning Level : Engineer / Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager / Manager Reports To : Head – Application Engineering Job Purpose : We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Application Engineer – Surface Cleaning to lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of industrial surface cleaning solutions across various applications such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical devices. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in cleaning technologies (ultrasonic, aqueous, solvent, plasma, vacuum) and the ability to develop customer-specific solutions, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with cleanliness standards. Key Responsibilities : Analyze customer requirements and design tailor-made surface cleaning solutions using appropriate technologies. Lead the development and validation of cleaning processes for components across precision industries. Manage project lifecycle from concept design, costing, vendor discussion to installation & commissioning (I&C). Select and integrate cleaning equipment (ultrasonic tanks, spray systems, solvent units, vacuum chambers). Conduct cleaning trials, process optimization, and ensure adherence to contamination control benchmarks. Collaborate with sales, design, and I&C teams to deliver efficient and cost-effective cleaning systems. Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting for cleaning performance issues on customer sites. Support vendor selection, qualification, and control of outsourced systems or critical components. Maintain detailed documentation including BOM, process specs, control plans, and qualification protocols. Engage with customers/OEMs for technical discussions, FAT/SAT, and process validation audits. Required Skills & Qualifications : Education : B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical / Chemical / Mechatronics Engineering. Experience : 3–12 years of experience in surface cleaning processes in automotive, aerospace, electronics, or similar industries. In-depth knowledge of ultrasonic, aqueous, solvent, and vacuum-based cleaning systems. Familiarity with cleanliness standards (e.g., ISO 16232, VDA 19) and component-level validation. Strong exposure to equipment selection, process documentation, FMEA, and Poka Yoke. Hands-on experience in process commissioning and equipment troubleshooting. Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD tools (optional), and project planning software.