Applications Engineering Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Job Type
Full-time
Description
At SCHUNK we drive innovations in automation, clamping technology, and precision engineering worldwide! We have a burning passion for everything that has anything to do with technology. We are fascinated by the way it will change the world of tomorrow. Based on this understanding, we are developing the solutions for today and tomorrow. SCHUNK products stand for quality. Our products are built on all of the expertise and experience we have amassed for generations. Our goal is to get a little bit better every single day as a team.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Manage customer quote life cycle for specialty components including but not limited to:
• Prepare and deliver quotes and sales orders to customer
• Review customer specifications and/ or review customer parts
• Interpret drawings and other customer documents
• Coordinate development of design specifications and drawings with customer and SCHUNK Design Engineering team
• Follow-up on prototype product design and application issues with customer, making required changes to final design to meet customer requirements and quality standards
• Track and follow up on quotes and sales orders with customers and potential customers
• Develop design and production schedules that meets customer and SCHUNK business requirements, coordinating design, production and delivery with appropriate SCHUNK teams and facilities.
• Track sales order progress to ensure product delivery and customer satisfaction, making adjustments to production and/or delivery schedule when required to meet customer and SCHUNK business requirements.
• Provide technical service and training to customers, sales teams, and partners through webinars or video.
• Provide customer support by phone and on the customer site.
• May enter customer quotes and sales orders into SAP, tracking the order process and follow up through delivery of the product.
• Identify and solve customer and product delivery problems.
• Perform duties of the Technical Specialist and Customer Service Representative (CSR) when necessary to meet business and customer needs.
• Work across product teams, Toolholding, Workholding and Automation Components, the production shop, and the sales and marketing staff - on special projects, trade shows, and internal events.
• 5% travel may be required.
Requirements
Qualifications and Competencies needed:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering OR technology discipline or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience with CNC machines, steel cutting, fixtures, or toolholding.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects coordinating priorities with team members.
• Strong PC application skills, including experience with CAD/CAM software and STEP files.
• Willingness to learn in-house sales/order applications and/or systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively over the phone and face-to-face with customers and employees.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents such as technical drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, technical specifications, and procedure manuals and carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form.
• Critical thinking skills - recognize and analyze problems, develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and small team environment with Management, Technical Specialist, other Applications Engineers, CSR and inside and outside sales staff
Core Values and Operating Principles:
At SCHUNK, our culture is rooted in behaviors that advance our mission: being the technology leader in toolholding, workholding, gripping, and automation. We believe success comes from working with urgency, craftsmanship, and a collaborative mindset. Every team member is expected to demonstrate ownership, accountability, and a commitment to moving projects forward:
1. Say Yes - Find Solutions
We reframe constraints into options and propose alternatives to keep momentum. "No"
stops progress; "Yes" moves us forward.
2. Move It Forward
Every interaction ends with a clear next step, an owner, and a date. We never leave progress
to chance.
3. Meticulous Craftsmanship
We take pride in the quality of our work-whether it's a proposal, a presentation, or a
customer demo. Accuracy and polish matter.
4. Urgency with Prioritization
We respond quickly to unblock others and prioritize actions that drive impact. Simple
requests are answered within one business day.
5. Intentional and Decisive
We plan with purpose, set clear agendas, and commit to decisions. We remain humble and
confident enough to course-correct when new information emerges.
6. Respectful and Helpful
We foster a culture of respect and support-internally and externally. Collaboration and
courtesy are non-negotiable.
Benefits provided:
• Medical: Comprehensive plan; employer pays 100% for employees and ~85% for family.
• Dental & Vision: Optional group plans.
• Life & Disability: Company - provided long-term, and life insurance.
• 401(k): 50% match up to 6%
• PTO: Paid Time Off
• Vacation Time Off