Applications Engineer II
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Coppell, TX, US
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Middle
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 7+ years of technical engineering experience, preferably in sustaining, product, or applications engineering.
- Strong knowledge of engineering data management systems and engineering change order/process flows.
- Proficient in SolidWorks 3D modeling and detailed drawings, including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- Experience creating DFMEAs and planning and running verification/validation testing.
- Experience with structured root cause analysis methods (8D, 5 Why, fishbone).
- Experience releasing production part drawings and structuring multi-level assemblies and bills of materials in an ERP system.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electromechanical systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good oral and written business communication skills, including direct communication with customers.
- Experience with product certifications (UL, ATEX, CE) and quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) a plus.
- Experience with SolidWorks Simulation or other FEA tools a plus.
Full description
ABOUT ROCHESTER SENSORS
Rochester Sensors, an Amphenol Company, develops sensors in many different industries including industrial, heavy vehicles, power generation and storage. Rochester is increasing its range of sensors, know-how, and in-house technologies to create engineered solutions for its customers. We are a multi-national company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with manufacturing facilities in Coppell, Texas USA; Mexico City, Mexico; Brussels, Belgium; Warwick, United Kingdom, Shannon, Ireland and Shanghai, China.
Rochester builds Quality, Accuracy, and Reliability into all of our products. New designs and technologies are being introduced to further enhance your satisfaction with our products.
All of our products are constructed of quality materials to ensure durability and longevity. Rochester products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) & distributors in the following markets:
Agricultural • Aircraft • Automotive • Refrigeration • Industrial • LP Gas Marine • Heavy Truck • Off-Road • Construction • Locomotive Petrochemicals • Process Equipment
APPLICATIONS ENGINEER II
THIS NOT REMOTE POSITION. MUST BE LOCATED IN THE DFW AREA. RELOCATION NOT PROVIDED OVERVIEW
Own and sustain Rochester Sensors’ production product portfolio, where design control is maintained in Dallas, including propane and industrial mechanical gauges, reed switch probes, guided wave radar, capacitance, and hall-effect position sensors. The Applications Engineer II manages engineering changes through the ECO/ECN process, improves the cost, quality, and reliability of existing designs, and serves as a technical point of contact for production, quality, and customers across Rochester’s global facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own assigned product lines in production, including 3D models, drawings, bills of materials, and product specifications.
- Initiate, manage, and release engineering changes through the ECO/ECN process and ERP system, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
- Evaluate proposed changes for form, fit, function, interchangeability, and certification impact before implementation.
- Create and maintain DFMEAs for assigned products and keep them current as designs change.
- Plan and execute verification and validation testing to qualify design changes, and document results in test reports.
- Lead cost reduction and VA/VE projects on existing products through design, material, and supplier changes.
- Investigate field returns, customer complaints, and production issues; drive root cause analysis and corrective action (8D/CAPA) through to design or process fixes.
- Support product certifications and regulatory compliance (UL intrinsic safety, ATEX, CE, RoHS, REACH, Prop 65) as designs change.