Application Engineer, Crane – Industrial

🕒 August 21

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

💻 Application Engineer

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Bekaert

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1880

🚘 Automotive

🏗️ Construction

📦 Logistics

Automotive • Construction • Logistics

Bekaert is a global company that focuses on innovation and growth, creating value for its customers while emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The organization actively seeks to recruit and develop talented individuals who are passionate and eager to explore various opportunities, contributing to the continuous evolution of the company. Bekaert promotes a collaborative environment where employees can express their opinions, engage in professional development, and participate in a journey of pioneering innovation that shapes the company's future.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary technical resource for the sales team during customer visits, demos, and troubleshooting • Investigate and resolve quality claims through field sample collection, root cause analysis, and customer-facing reports • Conduct on-site inspections of wire ropes, sheaves, drums, and reeving systems on cranes, draglines, shovels, and oil rigs • Lead new rope designs, product trials, and collaboration with the Ropes Technology Centre • Own, deploy, and grow Ropes 360 services in NAM, including VisionTek, MRT, lubrication, installation, and splicing • Drive Bridon specification in OEM equipment designs and convert competitive rope usage to Bridon at end users • Develop and deliver classroom and field training for customers, distributors, and internal teams • Author white papers and technical bulletins • Onboard and mentor new technical and sales team members • Maintain detailed visit reports and technical recommendations for field activities • Deliver performance targets including quality claim resolution, field inspections, Ropes 360 revenue growth, OEM specifications, customer training sessions, and published white papers

🎯 Requirements

• BS/BA in Mechanical, Mining, Materials Science, or related technical field • Minimum 7 years of experience in wire rope applications, heavy equipment maintenance, or technical field service • Hands-on experience with cranes, draglines, rope shovels, drilling rigs, or similar heavy equipment • Knowledge of wire rope inspection standards (OSHA 1926.1413, ISO 4309, ASME B30) and discard criteria • Experience with non-destructive testing (MRT, VisionTek, ultrasonic) preferred • Proven ability to investigate quality claims and deliver root cause analysis reports • Strong presentation and training delivery skills (classroom and field) • Experience in steel ropes preferred • Demonstrated ability to author technical white papers and thought-leadership content • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite • Strong understanding of T&I processes, machinery operation, and production technologies • Proficiency in operating and steering various types of machinery • Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and processes • Willingness to travel 40% throughout North America

🏖️ Benefits

• No specific benefits, perks, or compensation extras are stated in the posting • Travel throughout North America: 40%