Application Engineer

Work Model: Work Model: You’ll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday–Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday. ____________________ This is a hybrid onsite position based out of our West Chester, Pennsylvania. Portescap (a Regal Rexnord brand) is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as the technical liaison between customers, sales, and engineering teams for advanced motion control solutions used in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. This customer-facing role combines engineering expertise, technical solution development, and project management to support customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through qualification and production launch. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering foundation, experience working directly with customers, and the ability to manage complex technical programs with long development cycles. This position offers the opportunity to work on highly engineered miniature motor, gearbox, and motion control solutions that support critical aerospace and defense applications.

Customer-Facing Technical Support & Solution Development Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout the sales and product development lifecycle. Collaborate directly with customers to understand technical requirements, application challenges, performance expectations, and program objectives. Develop and recommend standard, modified, or customized motion control solutions that align with customer needs and business objectives. Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications for engineering and manufacturing teams. Application Engineering & Product Expertise Evaluate customer applications and perform technical analysis, motor sizing, feasibility assessments, and performance validation activities. Apply technical expertise in motors, gearboxes, electromechanical systems, and motion control technologies to identify optimal solutions. Support development of custom-engineered products for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. Serve as a subject matter expert on Portescap's precision motion technologies and product portfolio. Program & Project Management Lead customer programs from concept through development, qualification, testing, and production launch. Coordinate cross-functional activities among engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and commercial teams. Manage project timelines, customer milestones, risks, and action items to ensure successful program execution. Support programs with development cycles that may span multiple years and require ongoing customer engagement. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with sales, business development, engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams to deliver customer solutions. Facilitate communication between customers and technical teams to ensure alignment on design requirements, schedules, and deliverables. Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, customer meetings, and new product introduction activities. Customer Relationship Management Build trusted relationships with customer engineering, procurement, and program management teams. Support customer visits, technical presentations, design discussions, and program reviews. Provide ongoing technical support throughout the life of customer programs. Identify opportunities for business growth, product expansion, and long-term customer partnerships. Market & Product Insights Gather customer feedback and market intelligence regarding emerging applications, technologies, and competitive activity. Provide insights that support future product development and strategic growth initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.