Application Engineer I at Regal Beloit in Florence, Kentucky

Job Description:

Regal is a leading manufacturer of electric motors and controls, power generation products and power transmission products serving customers throughout the world. We create a better tomorrow by developing and responsibly producing energy-efficient products and systems.

We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth. We are looking for people with high energy, ambition and commitment to performance excellence. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference and grow with organization, Regal is the company for you. Join us to help the world run more efficiently! Regal is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the application and technical support of our bearing product, including standard product as well as modified or engineered to order designs to meet customer requirements, analyzing failed product, and other duties as assigned. Direct and continuous interaction with customers, Operations, Marketing and Sales is required, as is interaction with remote engineering locations and resources and some travel.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for new and existing customer applications and troubleshoot existing applications
  
  


• Design modified standard bearings or special bearing products for customer applications at the request of customers or Sales, including:
  
  
  
  • Design and analysis of bearing performance.
    
    
  
  
  • Creating sketches and notes to be used to develop product cost.
    
    
  
  
  • Creating and/or supervising the creation of detailed manufacturing and processing drawings to be used to produce the bearings.
    
    
  
  
  • Review orders and inquiries and assure customer requirements and specifications are met.
    
    
  
  
  • Process orders and inquiries using established departmental procedures and practices.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Process planning for new special or modified bearing designs, including:
  
  
  
  • Providing technical support to the manufacturing process.
    
    
  
  
  • Consulting with Manufacturing Engineering in different plants as required.
    
    
  
  
  • Supporting outsourcing of component manufacturing as required.
    
    
  
  
  • Analyzing sample or first article runs to improve process.
    
    
  
  
  • Consult with Operations to improve processes, performance, quality and/or costs.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Performs failure analysis on products as assigned.
  
  


• Supports our sales effort for products assigned, by making sales trips, writing and presenting technical proposals and justifications to customers.
  
  • Amount of travel will vary based on opportunities.
    
    
  
  


• Train Company employees, customers and others in the product areas assigned.
  
  


• Follow Regal Ethics and Safety Programs.
  
  


• Follow State and Federal Environmental Compliance Programs.
  
  


• Adhere to all export, import and supply chain security policy requirements relevant to the position.
  
  


• Perform other assignments as assigned.
  
  

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

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  Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering is required; training in various engineering subjects such as mechanical power transmission is preferred.
  
  


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  Experience: 0 to 5 years engineering experience (full-time and/or co-op) in a manufacturing environment.
  
  


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  Skills:
  
  

• Product design or project procedures.
  
  


• CAD (preferably Solid Edge) and drafting knowledge.
  
  


• Competent in Microsoft computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with all levels of employees, management and suppliers.
  
  


• Ability to adjust to varying priorities and project lists.
  
  

Travel:

• Support to customers and Sales will require some travel, anticipated to be approximately 15% of work time.
  
  

Language:

• English as primary language. Other languages may be advantage, as we can support customers worldwide.