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Würth is looking for recent graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree from a university’s school of engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Manufacturing, Eng. Technology, or related field) to provide technical support for multiple engineering disciplines.
As an Application Engineer in Training, you will work directly with customer engineering teams to identify and implement fastener solutions that improve performance, reduce costs, and support manufacturing efficiency. After 9–12 months, you will transition into a permanent role based on your interests and business needs.
This role is based out of Brooklyn Park, MN.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recommend fastening solutions for customer-specific applications, considering performance, standardization, and total cost of ownership.
- Conduct technical reviews of customer prints, part-to-print analysis, and engineering drawings.
- Support teardown evaluations and production line walks to assess fastener performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Propose Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) alternatives to enhance quality, reduce cost, or improve assembly processes.
- Build strong working relationships with customer engineering teams.
- Act as a technical liaison between Wurth and customer design, engineering, and procurement teams.
- Deliver technical presentations and product training to customer stakeholders.
Rotational Training Components
- Product Knowledge: Gain a comprehensive understanding of standard commercial fasteners and their applications.
- Quality Assurance: Learn Wurth's quality processes, inspection methods, and non-conformance management (e.g., FC and F2 processes).
- Supply Chain & Sales Operations: Understand order fulfillment processes, IMR, CPSG, and Addendum workflows.
- SAP Systems: Develop proficiency in SAP for part creation, project tracking, and data analysis.
- Decoding & Nomenclature: Learn how parts are decoded, named, and managed in internal systems.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Manufacturing, Eng. Technology, or related field.
- 0-4 years of engineering experience.
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Organized with the ability to work cross functionally.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, work, outlook, etc.).
- Ability to pay close attention to detail, while working with a team to deliver high quality of work.
Pay: Starting at $60,000
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.
The Würth Difference:
- Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry.
- Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention.
- Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly.
- Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis.
Why Würth:
- Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service.
- Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service.
- Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more.
- Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability.
- Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service.
- 10 paid holidays.
EEOC STATEMENT:
The Würth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field.
- 0-4 years of engineering experience (recent graduates encouraged).
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; employer will not sponsor visas.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Organized with ability to work cross-functionally.
- Attention to detail while working collaboratively to deliver high-quality work.
What We Do
We are part of the Würth Group of companies, the largest of its kind with over $13 billion in sales and 80,000 employees worldwide! All over the world, more than three million customers trust in the products and service of Würth. Competence, quality and closeness to the customer are the foundation of our business. Wurth USA Inc. was founded in 1969 in Monsey, New York as WURTH Fastener Corporation, with only 1 internal employee and 2 sales representatives. Today, our sales force is 300 strong with 80 internal employees, each committed to our continued growth through the success of our customers. Our distribution network provides national coverage from three locations in NJ, FL, and NV. All orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt at a 99% fill rate. Our commitment to customers is demonstrated through first class service and the highest quality product available to the market. We do this through: • Listening to our customers and partners and committing ourselves to continuous improvements that result in higher levels of client satisfaction. • Providing employees with the most comprehensive training programs within our industry • Helping customers become more efficient and profitable • Empowering our employees to continually find new methods in running our business better • Maintaining and increasing a responsible commitment to environmental and regulatory guidelines
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