Applications Engineering Manager
Full Time
On-site
USD $170,000.00 - 180,000.00 per year
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Skills
- Customer Facing
- IT Service Management
- Marketing
- IT Management
- Technical Support
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Recruiting
- Mentorship
- Software Engineering
- KPI
- Service Delivery
- Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- Training And Development
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Programmable Logic Controller
- Electromechanics
- MES
- Documentation
- Assembly
- Analytical Skill
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Management
- Budget
- Korean
- Spanish
Summary
Overview
Position: Applications Engineering Manager
Location: San Jose, CA
Reports To: Director of Marketing
Position Overview
The Applications Engineering Manager will lead and grow Mountz' Applications Engineering team, shaping the future of customer-facing technical services while acting as a critical bridge between customers, marketing, product and engineering teams, and development partners. This role combines technical leadership with organizational responsibility: building a high-performing team of applications engineers and ensuring customers receive best-in-class technical support.
This individual must have deep technical expertise in manufacturing environments and electromechanical systems, while also demonstrating the leadership skills to manage, mentor, and expand a team that delivers measurable impact.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Qualifications
Qualifications
Strong understanding of:
- PLC systems.
- Electromechanical systems, including servo motors, motion profiles, and controls
- MES systems, work cell controls, and process documentation systems.
Deep technical expertise in fastening and assembly processes.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and multi-stakeholder projects.
Preferred: Professional proficiency in Korean or Spanish.
Additional Details
Travel: 25% (domestic and international)
Salary
$170K - $ 180K / year
Position: Applications Engineering Manager
Location: San Jose, CA
Reports To: Director of Marketing
Position Overview
The Applications Engineering Manager will lead and grow Mountz' Applications Engineering team, shaping the future of customer-facing technical services while acting as a critical bridge between customers, marketing, product and engineering teams, and development partners. This role combines technical leadership with organizational responsibility: building a high-performing team of applications engineers and ensuring customers receive best-in-class technical support.
This individual must have deep technical expertise in manufacturing environments and electromechanical systems, while also demonstrating the leadership skills to manage, mentor, and expand a team that delivers measurable impact.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Build, shape, and grow the Applications Engineering team hiring, mentoring, and developing engineers to ensure long-term organizational success. Manage on-site Applications Engineers at key clients.
- Design, contribute and support strategic Applications Engineering initiatives.
- Establish and track KPIs for team effectiveness, service delivery, and customer success.
- Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the team. Modernize the learning and development program to ensure all Applications Engineers achieve the highest technical standards.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred).
8+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, with direct experience integrating devices into factory systems.
3+ years of experience leading or managing a technical team; proven ability to recruit, grow, and develop engineering talent.
Strong understanding of:
- PLC systems.
- Electromechanical systems, including servo motors, motion profiles, and controls
- MES systems, work cell controls, and process documentation systems.
Deep technical expertise in fastening and assembly processes.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and multi-stakeholder projects.
Preferred: Professional proficiency in Korean or Spanish.
Additional Details
Travel: 25% (domestic and international)
Salary
$170K - $ 180K / year
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: RTX1827b5
- Position Id: 2e91c7b85888564356005f672f1c96f7
- Posted 8 days ago
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