Rite-Hite
Applications Engineer
USA-WI-Corporate Headquarters
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Customer SupportSolidWorksAutoCADCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact.
- The incumbent also contributes to the development and delivery of internal and external training programs to enhance product knowledge and application effectiveness across the organization.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following, and additional duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities
- Design and support special applications using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
- Support customer engagement through site visits, sales support events, and direct interaction to provide technical application expertise.
- Support project execution upon order conversion by validating scope, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and resolving application-related issues.
- This position is responsible for providing pre-sale and sales application engineering support across product lines to ensure solutions are technically sound, code-compliant, and aligned with customer operational requirements.
- The role partners closely with Sales, Engineering, and external stakeholders to develop accurate application solutions, support project execution, and minimize risk related to improper application or scope gaps.
- The incumbent serves as a key technical resource for application guidance and support.
- Review and validate site surveys to ensure proper application of products, including identification of missing information, coordination of application layouts, and recommendation of system requirements, and constraints.
- Perform application-level validation including system configurations, clearances, and code compliance, with consideration for applicable jurisdictional and permitting requirements.
- Partner with Sales and Distribution representatives to evaluate customer needs, site conditions, and operational requirements, and recommend appropriate product and system solutions.
- Develop, implement, and document policies and procedures to improve departmental efficiency and consistency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, or related) or equivalent industry experience
- 2-5+ years of experience in material handling, warehouse solutions, structural systems, or related fields
- Create sales support documents such as approval drawings, layout drawings, pit details, and installation details as required.
Nice to have
- Experience with multi-product warehouse solutions (VRCs, mezzanines, modular buildings, safety systems)
- Exposure to automation or high-density storage systems
- Office-based role with occasional travel to customer sites, job sites, or manufacturing facilities
- Frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, and Operations
- Standard business hours with flexibility during peak quoting and project periods
- Familiarity with permitting processes and code requirements
Skills
- Strong understanding of material handling systems, including racking and integrated warehouse solutions
- Ability to interpret architectural drawings, site plans, and technical specifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design tools
- Familiarity with load calculations, system capacities, and application limitations
- Working knowledge of applicable industry standards (e.g., ANSI/RMI)
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Benefits
- Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
- Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
- Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
- Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Company info
- Provide technical guidance and application support to sales and customers throughout the sales process.
- Support project permitting processes by coordinating with permit expediters, customers, and vendors; preparing and reviewing permit submittal packages (drawings, calculations, and supporting documentation); and addressing jurisdictional review comments to help maintain approval timelines.
- As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive.
- Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.
- This position requires regular interaction with Customers, Regional Managers, Sales Representatives, Engineering, Purchasing, vendors, and internal Applications team members.
- At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work.
- In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.
- We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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