Application Engineer, Bicycle

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team.

• We are currently looking for an Application Engineer to support the growth of the EMEA original equipment sales of drive systems within the EMEA bicycle markets. Working fully remotely from Germany and preferably from the Aachen area, you will be reporting to the Business Development Manager Mobility EMEA
• This is an exciting opportunity for a bicycle enthusiast to shape the future of cycling by developing innovative products, testing cutting-edge components and systems, and providing expert support for customer applications.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Developing deep product and program knowledge of Gates bicycle products and applications in order to design drives and develop new products answering to customers needs
• Developing and executing testing plans for current, future, and competitive products
• Collaborating closely with inside business development managers, partners, customers, and distributors to support the development of strategies, tactics, and products targeting and closing competitive opportunities
• Understanding the competitive landscape and building a product pipeline to capture market share
• Interacting directly with customers to understand their products, needs, and responding quickly to requests for assistance
  
  

Keys to Success

• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares complete project documents.
• Designs and conducts experiments, and analyzes and interprets data.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Formulates and solves problems.
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus
  
  

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 5-7 years of overall professional experience including at least 3 years of experience working as an Engineer for a bicycle manufacturer
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Highly proactive, self-starter requiring little to no supervision
• Project management skills to follow up on work at specific plants or test sites
• Analytical skills to analyze customer data and organize outputs into actionable business plan objectives
• Must understand the financial implications of specific actions or commitments that would be offered to support contract business
• Strong Presentation and selling skills along with an operational understanding of key initiatives and drivers, and the ability to match these up with Gates capabilities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the EU
  
  

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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