Applications Engineer

Apply knowledge of fastening and assembly processes to solve customer manufacturing challenges.

Troubleshoot and support systems involving:

PLCs and factory controls

Electromechanical systems

Servo motors and motion profiles

Industrial sensors

Pneumatic systems and logic

MES and work-cell controls

Software and communication protocols

Assist customers with process documentation, system configuration, and implementation.

Ensure solutions meet applicable safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Partner closely with Sales to identify opportunities and develop technically sound solutions.

Work with Product Management and Marketing to communicate customer needs, application trends, and competitive insights.

Provide technical feedback to influence product development, usability, and serviceability.

Collaborate with engineering and development partners to ensure Mountz products integrate effectively into customer factory environments.

Create and contribute to application notes, technical documentation, training materials, and demonstrations.

Help establish and improve Applications Engineering processes, tools, and best practices.

Contribute to the development of technical training programs and onboarding materials for future Applications Engineers.

Share technical knowledge and mentor other engineers as the team grows.

Identify opportunities to improve the consistency, scalability, and effectiveness of Mountz's customer-facing technical support.

This position is designed for an application engineer who wants to grow beyond an individual contributor role.

As the Applications Engineering organization expands, the successful candidate will have opportunities to:

Take ownership of strategic applications initiatives.

Mentor and train newer Applications Engineers.

Lead customer integration projects and technical programs.

Help establish Applications Engineering processes and KPIs.

Take on increasing responsibility for team coordination and development.

Potentially grow into an Applications Engineering Manager role as the organization and business needs evolve.

Prior management experience is not required . Demonstrated technical leadership, initiative, communication skills, and the ability to develop others will be highly valued.

We're looking for someone who is:

Technically curious and enjoys figuring out how things work.

Customer-minded and comfortable working directly with manufacturing teams.

Hands-on and willing to get into the details when solving problems.

Collaborative and able to work across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering.

A natural leader who wants to develop others and take on greater responsibility over time.

Entrepreneurial and excited to help build something rather than simply inherit an established process.

Travel: Approximately 30% around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Career Path: Applications Engineer → Senior Applications Engineer → Applications Engineering Manager