Application Engineer II at Regal Rexnord in Milwaukee, WI

Application Engineer II Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States This role is onsite 5 days a week at our Renew plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Position Summary: The Application Engineering position is responsible for external frontline technical support and resolving customer application issues both virtually and onsite.  Internally, they will be supporting functions such as manufacturing locations, supply chain and quality.   Additionally, they will be responsible for productivity and simplification projects. Major Responsibilities: Translates routine customer drawings and specifications into products that meet customer and Regal business needs. Designs products to meet and exceed customer requirements with a strong understanding of basic design tools and methods for application of products. Interacts with sales team and customers on routine applications to translate basic customer requirements to product designs for quotes and orders. Interacts with sales team and customers to resolve application issues remotely and onsite, including broad product support. Conducts basic product tear down analysis and populates data for root cause identification, corrective action forms, and failure analysis. Redesigns products and systems to support change requests, simplification (VA/VE), and cost reductions. Evaluates deviation or substitution requests from plants/suppliers and provides guidance on resolution. Takes responsibility for and complete key tasks on a project-by-project basis, review and approve drawings, and drive to meet deadlines ensuring project success. When appropriate, creates test plans to validate design concepts and material or manufacturing changes, summarizing results and documenting conclusions Resolve challenges related to the interpretation of drawings, design tolerances, quality and material requirements Execute design engineering functions including gear calculation, bearing selection, shaft and housing design, lubrication design, and accessory component design Works closely with manufacturing, inspection, and assembly to problem solve issues Write specifications (design specifications, product specifications, drafting instructions) Designs custom modifications and accessories for industrial and marine power transmission equipment like lubrication systems, heaters, and mechanical seals Required Education / Experience / Skills: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university 3-5+ years’ experience in application support, preferably with industrial products or other related industries Understanding of Engineering BOMs and drawings Proficient in MS Office tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to effectively problem solve, prioritize, and execute tasks with a sense of urgency. Unquestionable business and personal integrity. Enthusiastic and positive attitude. Preferred Knowledge of industrial gearboxes, manufacturing processes, castings, fabrications, forgings, sheet metal parts, fittings, and fasteners. Experience in Solidworks, DraftSight, and GD&T practices Experience in creating Excel macros SAP Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited university Travel:   10-20% Language:   English required, Spanish would be beneficial Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) Paid Time Off and Holidays 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Paid Leaves Tuition Assistance About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord 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, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, 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 Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.