Job Description
Job Description
Position: Applications Engineering Manager
Location: San Jose, CA
Reports To: Director of Marketing
Position Overview
The Applications Engineering Manager will lead and grow Mountz’ Applications Engineering team, shaping the future of customer-facing technical services while acting as a critical bridge between customers, marketing, product and engineering teams, and development partners. This role combines technical leadership with organizational responsibility: building a high-performing team of applications engineers and ensuring customers receive best-in-class technical support.
This individual must have deep technical expertise in manufacturing environments and electromechanical systems, while also demonstrating the leadership skills to manage, mentor, and expand a team that delivers measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Build, shape, and grow the Applications Engineering team hiring, mentoring, and developing engineers to ensure long-term organizational success. Manage on-site Applications Engineers at key clients.
- Design, contribute and support strategic Applications Engineering initiatives.
- Establish and track KPIs for team effectiveness, service delivery, and customer success.
- Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the team. Modernize the learning and development program to ensure all Applications Engineers achieve the highest technical standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
· 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, with direct experience integrating devices into factory systems.
· 3+ years of experience leading or managing a technical team; proven ability to recruit, grow, and develop engineering talent.
Strong understanding of:
- PLC systems.
- Electromechanical systems, including servo motors, motion profiles, and controls
- MES systems, work cell controls, and process documentation systems.
Deep technical expertise in fastening and assembly processes.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and multi-stakeholder projects.
Preferred: Professional proficiency in Korean or Spanish.
Additional Details
Travel: 25% (domestic and international)
Salary
$170K - $ 180K / year
Company DescriptionWho we are
Since 1965, Mountz Inc. has proven its in-depth knowledge of torque solutions by consistently developing, producing, marketing and servicing highly sophisticated, cutting-edge tools. Mountz Inc., known to industry as the nation's premier torque tool specialist, is an ISO 9001 registered and ISO 17025 accredited company.
As a company immersed in the heart of Silicon Valley, we combine a 60 year + history of bold thinking and a 100% focus on torque solutions that delivers confidence at every turn. We’re a company that cares about our customers. Our whole-hearted commitment to service and our unmatched expertise in torque are for the benefit of our customers and the world at large. We are fulfilling a monumental purpose—we are forging a safer world through accuracy and precision. Our vision is to be on every production line of the world's largest manufacturing companies. Mountz Inc. provides torque tool solutions to a variety of industries like aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, medical, packaging and more. As part of the Snap-On organization, we provide innovative solutions to our customers, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
To learn more about Mountz, Inc., please visit our website-- www.mountztorque.com.
Company Description
Who we are\r\n\r\nSince 1965, Mountz Inc. has proven its in-depth knowledge of torque solutions by consistently developing, producing, marketing and servicing highly sophisticated, cutting-edge tools. Mountz Inc., known to industry as the nation's premier torque tool specialist, is an ISO 9001 registered and ISO 17025 accredited company.\r\n\r\nAs a company immersed in the heart of Silicon Valley, we combine a 60 year + history of bold thinking and a 100% focus on torque solutions that delivers confidence at every turn. We’re a company that cares about our customers. Our whole-hearted commitment to service and our unmatched expertise in torque are for the benefit of our customers and the world at large. We are fulfilling a monumental purpose—we are forging a safer world through accuracy and precision. Our vision is to be on every production line of the world's largest manufacturing companies. Mountz Inc. provides torque tool solutions to a variety of industries like aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, medical, packaging and more. As part of the Snap-On organization, we provide innovative solutions to our customers, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. \r\n\r\nTo learn more about Mountz, Inc., please visit our website-- www.mountztorque.com.