Purpose and Mission Bridon Steel Wire Ropes by Bekaert is hiring an Application Engineer to ... the Crane & Industrial markets. The role reports to the Segment Leader, with a dotted-line ...
Purpose and Mission Bridon Steel Wire Ropes by Bekaert is hiring an Application Engineer to ... the Crane & Industrial markets. The role reports to the Segment Leader, with a dotted-line ...
Mechanical Applications Engineer
OR · On-site
Experience designing, configuring, and supporting mechanical systems for industrial, automation ... Familiarity with engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry best practices
Mechanical Applications Engineer
OR · On-site
Experience designing, configuring, and supporting mechanical systems for industrial, automation ... Familiarity with engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry best practices
Controls Engineer
$82K - $106K/yr
Controls Engineer Controls Engineer Position Overview We are seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission building and industrial control systems that optimize ...
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Controls Engineer
$82K - $106K/yr
Controls Engineer Controls Engineer Position Overview We are seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission building and industrial control systems that optimize ...
The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) is the core technical role of INFICON's Applications ... Hands-on experience with hardware installation and configuration in a fab or industrial environment.
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The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) is the core technical role of INFICON's Applications ... Hands-on experience with hardware installation and configuration in a fab or industrial environment.
Senior Field Applications Engineer
OR · Hybrid
$85K - $120K/yr
The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) is the core technical role of INFICON's Applications ... Hands-on experience with hardware installation and configuration in a fab or industrial environment.
Senior Field Applications Engineer
OR · Hybrid
$85K - $120K/yr
The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) is the core technical role of INFICON's Applications ... Hands-on experience with hardware installation and configuration in a fab or industrial environment.
Senior Field Applications Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$85K - $120K/yr
The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) is the core technical role of INFICON's Applications ... Hands-on experience with hardware installation and configuration in a fab or industrial environment.
Senior Field Applications Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$85K - $120K/yr
The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) is the core technical role of INFICON's Applications ... Hands-on experience with hardware installation and configuration in a fab or industrial environment.
Regional Sales Engineer Midwest US
OR · On-site +1
Providing support to sales teams on targeted projects related to industrial flooring, structural ... Professional Engineer (PE) licensure highly preferred; EIT applicants actively pursuing PE ...
Regional Sales Engineer Midwest US
OR · On-site +1
Providing support to sales teams on targeted projects related to industrial flooring, structural ... Professional Engineer (PE) licensure highly preferred; EIT applicants actively pursuing PE ...
Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, industrial, Computer Science) * EIT or ability to achieve an EIT certificate within the first 2 years. Working toward achieving a professional ...
Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, industrial, Computer Science) * EIT or ability to achieve an EIT certificate within the first 2 years. Working toward achieving a professional ...
Plant Engineer
Dillard, OR · On-site
Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, industrial, Computer Science) * EIT or ability to achieve an EIT certificate within the first 2 years. Working toward achieving a professional ...
Plant Engineer
Dillard, OR · On-site
Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, industrial, Computer Science) * EIT or ability to achieve an EIT certificate within the first 2 years. Working toward achieving a professional ...
... Thermal Performance Engineer who has experience in Power Plant Performance analysis. This ... Experience with industrial instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Familiarity with ...
... Thermal Performance Engineer who has experience in Power Plant Performance analysis. This ... Experience with industrial instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Familiarity with ...
Operations Excellence Execution Lead
OR · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, industrial ...
Operations Excellence Execution Lead
OR · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, industrial ...
Specialist Controls Engineer
OR · On-site
$78K - $101K/yr
The Specialist Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical resource responsible for defining ... You have advanced knowledge of industrial networks, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and safety ...
Specialist Controls Engineer
OR · On-site
$78K - $101K/yr
The Specialist Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical resource responsible for defining ... You have advanced knowledge of industrial networks, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and safety ...
Senior Controls Engineer
OR · Hybrid
$91K - $120K/yr
The Senior Controls Engineer will develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code ... You have experience in adhering to project timelines and budgets, with a background in industrial ...
Senior Controls Engineer
OR · Hybrid
$91K - $120K/yr
The Senior Controls Engineer will develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code ... You have experience in adhering to project timelines and budgets, with a background in industrial ...
Service Engineer, Automation
OR · On-site +1
S. degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics Technology or equivalent experience required * You ideally have a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering ...
Service Engineer, Automation
OR · On-site +1
S. degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics Technology or equivalent experience required * You ideally have a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering ...
Service Engineer, Automation
OR · On-site
S. degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics Technology or equivalent experience required * You ideally have a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering ...
Service Engineer, Automation
OR · On-site
S. degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics Technology or equivalent experience required * You ideally have a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering ...
Controls Engineering Manager
$82K - $106K/yr
... industrial processes. This role is essential in driving standardization across control panel designs while ensuring that Orenco's sales, engineering, product management, manufacturing, supply chain ...
Controls Engineering Manager
$82K - $106K/yr
... industrial processes. This role is essential in driving standardization across control panel designs while ensuring that Orenco's sales, engineering, product management, manufacturing, supply chain ...
Controls Engineering Manager
Sutherlin, OR · On-site
$136K - $186K/yr
... industrial processes. This role is essential in driving standardization across control panel designs while ensuring that Orenco's sales, engineering, product management, manufacturing, supply chain ...
Controls Engineering Manager
Sutherlin, OR · On-site
$136K - $186K/yr
... industrial processes. This role is essential in driving standardization across control panel designs while ensuring that Orenco's sales, engineering, product management, manufacturing, supply chain ...
Controls Engineering Manager
Sutherlin, OR · On-site
$136K - $186K/yr
... industrial processes. This role is essential in driving standardization across control panel designs while ensuring that Orenco's sales, engineering, product management, manufacturing, supply chain ...
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Controls Engineering Manager
Sutherlin, OR · On-site
$136K - $186K/yr
... industrial processes. This role is essential in driving standardization across control panel designs while ensuring that Orenco's sales, engineering, product management, manufacturing, supply chain ...
Design Engineering Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
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$155K/yr
Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for a Design Engineering Manager to support our major infrastructure programs ...
Design Engineering Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
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$155K/yr
Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for a Design Engineering Manager to support our major infrastructure programs ...
Safety Specialist
Dillard, OR · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Safety Specialist
Dillard, OR · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
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| Credentials | Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field; often certifications like Six Sigma | Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; may pursue Professional Engineer (PE) license |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing, logistics, process improvement settings | Design, testing, and manufacturing of mechanical systems |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, healthcare, supply chain, consulting | Automotive, aerospace, robotics, energy |
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Bekaert rating
7.7
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Job description
As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it's our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
Bridon Steel Wire Ropes by Bekaert is hiring an Application Engineer to strengthen our North American commercial organization. This is a hands-on, field-oriented role for a technical expert with deep experience in wire rope applications across the Crane & Industrial markets. The role reports to the Segment Leader, with a dotted-line relationship to the Technical & Quality Manager.
ABOUT THE ROLE You are the technical backbone of the commercial team. You bring application expertise directly to the field, resolving quality claims, conducting equipment and rope inspections, driving innovation through new rope designs and customer trials, and owning the deployment and growth of our Ropes 360 advanced services platform.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for the sales team during customer visits, demos, and troubleshooting.
- Investigate and resolve quality claims: 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 innovation efforts: new rope designs, product trials, and collaboration with our Ropes Technology Centre.
- Own, deploy, and grow Ropes 360 services in NAM (VisionTek, MRT, lubrication, installation, splicing).
- Drive Bridon specification in OEM equipment designs (Caterpillar, Komatsu, Liebherr, P&H, NOV) and convert competitive rope usage to Bridon at end users.
- Develop and deliver training programs for customers, distributors, and internal teams (classroom and field).
- Author white papers and technical bulletins positioning Bekaert as the industry authority.
- Onboard and mentor new technical and sales team members.
- Maintain detailed visit reports and technical recommendations for all field activities.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of T&I processes, machinery operation, and production technologies.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues.
- Communication: Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical staff.
- Hands-On Expertise: Proficiency in operating and steering various types of machinery.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and processes.
- Teamwork: Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with R&D teams and plant personnel.
- 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 is 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.
TRAVEL & LOCATION
- Willingness to travel 40% throughout North America.
- Preferred location: Remote
WHAT YOU'LL DELIVER
- Faster quality claim resolution (85% within 30 days)
- Min. 20 field inspections per quarter
- 25%+ Ropes 360 revenue growth YoY
- Bridon specification in min. 3 OEM platforms per year
- Min. 6 customer lunch & learn sessions per quarter
- Min. 2 published white papers per year
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers