Sr. Applications Engineer - Electronics - Traverse City, MI

The Sr. Applications Engineer will serve as a technical expert responsible for developing and supporting advanced sensor products, from concept and application development through manufacturing launch. This individual will work closely with customers, sales teams, engineering, and supply chain partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet complex technical requirements. The Sr. Applications Engineer will report directly into the Engineering Manager and be responsible for:

• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and engineering groups to understand application requirements and recommend optimal technical solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and testing activities for sensor-based products and applications.
• Design, document, validate, and support the release of products into production.
• Develop technical proposals, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with supply chain and supplier partners to source and qualify components while ensuring performance and quality requirements are met.
• Support prototype development, product validation, manufacturing launch activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in quality planning, process improvement, and other cross-functional engineering projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical CAD systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with electrical or mechanical assemblies.
• Excellent organization, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Experience designing products for manufacturability.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work independently in a fast-paced technical environment.

My client is a global leader in electronic sensor manufacturing, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to their customers. They specialize in the design, development, and production of high-quality electronic sensors for various industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial electronics.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Access to high level management
• 401K match
• Excellent work life balance