Application Engineer Rail

Responsibilities:

• Technical liaison and support at customers (brake system manufacturer, train operator and wagon builders). Select & recommend the appropriate pads and blocks for Railway application and lead the development team during the implementation of customer requirements for new products.

• Technical support for sales team. Clarification about which product should be used, production feasibility.

• Technical communications with customers (who may be all over the world)

• Choosing, based on technical background, products for tenders.

• Performance capability check based on customer specification and our test results -> aim is to check which is the right product for the customer

• Support customer for vehicle certifications.

• Prepare and Accompany vehicle tests (Europe wide).

• Support customer onsite by presenting products, discuss projects, technical opportunities.

• Initiate and Support our own product certification processes.

• Create test scenarios for internal and external dynos as well as for real vehicle tests. 

• Combined with result evaluation and feedback to relevant parties.

• Support internal customer & quality audits.

• Issue solving in case of customer complaints or internal issues.

• Support product developments and improvements.

• Support internal design and friction material development teams.

• Prepare and organize prototype parts for customer and internal projects.

• Represent the company and the branch as specialist in technical committees and working parties, Europe wide.

Requirements:

• Diploma or master’s in mechanical engineering or related subject

• Excellent English and German language skills

• Good knowledge of Office software

• Quick to learn

• Customer-oriented personality with ability to build relationships

• Strong team player with the ability to support and motivate others

• Able to respond to and meet critical timetables and to work under pressure

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Confidence in dealing with colleagues at all levels throughout the Corporation

• Willingness and ability to develop new skills to benefit the business

• Methodical with good attention to detail and good planning and organizational skills

• Self-starter, capable of working independently

• Innovative thinker

• Moderate Travel (Europe required) 20%

We offer:

• Ground-Up Building Opportunity

• Creative and Experimental Environment

• Professional Growth

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