Application Engineering Leader

The responsibilities of this position include advising and supporting sales and customers in selecting the correct equipment for specific applications. You will provide technical support and direction for existing product lines, and be willing to travel for customer training, presentations, machine/cycle optimization, and support field installations. Directing the work of process engineers and Technical Service engineer/manager to collect data for machine sizing will be part of your duties. Additionally, you will assist process engineers in installing customer molds to demonstrate machines for customer acceptance and sales demonstrations. It is expected that you become a subject matter expert in all Milacron control systems, design and perform testing for future sizing and machine design criteria, and complete and document machine/processing testing. You should be able to provide technical reports to customers, engineering, and suppliers, and communicate effectively with the sales force, customers, engineering, and the organization. Participation in trade shows for setup/teardown and during the show may be required, along with the ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds and work around moving equipment, fork trucks, cranes, and heavy machinery. Flexibility to work flexible hours on short notice is essential. The required skills for this role include the ability to build and/or manage an applications team effectively, multitask, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in PC-based applications, including Microsoft Office, is necessary, along with being computer literate and skilled in Excel, Word, and 3D CAD modeling and analysis per Creo. Understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermodynamic systems is important, as well as mechanical aptitude and knowledge of molding/tooling. Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude, the ability to read technical drawings and documents, and willingness to travel 20%-30% are also essential. To qualify for this position, you should have a 2-year degree in Engineering Technology and 2 years of related experience, with a Bachelor's degree being preferred. Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution, and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. As the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, and extrusion equipment, we maintain strong market positions in these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, and maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is centered on delivering highly customized equipment, components, and services to customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.,