** On-site Position in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora **
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Application Engineer to serve as a critical technical liaison between our customers, sales teams, and internal engineering functions. This role is responsible for understanding complex customer applications, recommending optimal product solutions, and delivering technical training to ensure successful implementation.
The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with excellent communication skills and thrives in a customer-facing, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, supporting product selection and application development
- Evaluate customer requirements and recommend optimal solutions tailored to performance, cost, and manufacturability
- Deliver technical training and product education to customers and internal stakeholders
- Partner closely with sales teams to support business development and customer engagement efforts
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure proposed solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with production capabilities
- Support troubleshooting and problem-solving for critical customer applications
- Participate in on-site customer visits, trials, and validation activities
- Provide feedback to engineering and leadership on market needs, product gaps, and innovation opportunities
- Maintain detailed documentation of customer interactions, requirements, and solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline (required)
- 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in application engineering, product engineering, or customer-facing technical roles
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and product applications
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Customer-focused mindset with a consultative approach
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- High level of collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently in a remote or field-based environment
Additional Requirements
- Fluent in English and Spanish (required)
- Ability and willingness to travel 50% or more, including regular international travel
- Valid passport and ability to travel globally
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with manufacturing or production environments
- Background in technical sales or customer-facing engineering roles
- MBA or advanced degree (optional, not required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an Engineering degree?
- Do you have a valid USA visa?
Experience:
- Engineering: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- English fluently (Required)
Location:
- Ciudad Obregón, Son. (Required)
Work Location: In person
