ACS Group is a privately held company that designs and manufactures one of the most comprehensive lines of auxiliary products for the plastics processing industry! The ACS Group maintains an expansive product line, which includes size reduction equipment (granulators and shredders), material conveying equipment, metering and blending devices, heat exchangers (mold temperature control units and chillers), drying systems, and presses. These products are marketed under recognizable brand names such as AEC, Sterling, and Cumberland
We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Application Engineer. The Application Engineer will play a critical role in the design and application of our equipment. The ideal candidate should have expertise in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, DraftSight and/or AutoCAD. They should be well versed in sheet metal manufacturing processes, including welding, laser cutting, forming, and other relevant techniques. The primary focus for this individual will be the water products portfolio, including chillers, temperature control units, pump tanks, cooling towers, and complete water systems.
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Responsibilities:
Utilizing SolidWorks to create drawings for quotation and manufacturing purposes.
Collaborate with Sales to produce application drawings for obtaining customer orders
Recommend and assist in sourcing/quoting components suitable for each application
Generate libraries for technical works used in the creation of technical drawings
Capable of expanding duties to design and manufacture equipment in-house
Conduct FEA analysis to ensure the structural integrity and performance of designs
Understanding pumps and motors, their relation to pressures, and flow inside piping systems to optimize design performance
Reviewing orders with Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing teams when required
Excited to learn and develop appropriate tools to improve efficiency
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Required: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Preferred: 2-5 years of application and/or design engineering experience
Proficiency in DraftSight and/or AutoCAD for 2D drafting.
Proven experience with SolidWorks; FEA analysis would be a plus.
Strong background in sheet metal manufacturing processes
Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
Good engineering and analytical skills
Strong customer service attitude and a quality-focused mentality
Strong work ethic with the desire to learn something new every day
Experience in plastics processing equipment is a plus