Applications Engineer - Entry Level
RBC Bearings

RBC BEARINGS CAREERS

RBC Bearings is a well known international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings. We have been providing bearing solutions to our customers since 1919. Over the past ten years, under the leadership of our current management team, RBC Bearings has significantly broadened our end markets, products, customer base and geographic reach. We currently have 25 facilities, of which 22 are manufacturing facilities in four countries.

JOB TITLE/LOCATION:
Applications/Design Engineer– Torrington, CT
DESCRIPTION:
RBC - Aircraft Products Inc. is in search of an Entry Level Application / Design Engineer to be located in our Torrington, CT location. The successful candidate will be responsible for both design and application of aerospace bearings reporting to the Application Engineering group leader.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
• Work directly with RBC customers to satisfy their application needs. Support our external sales and business management personnel by making visits to customers to promote RBC’s capabilities.
• Convert customer requirements into bearing designs.
• Derive application loading, cycles, and other operating conditions relevant to the bearing application. Based on these inputs, select or alter existing bearing designs to meet customer requirements.
• Develop new bearing designs as needed
• Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA events related to product / design application
• When needed, develop bearing testing requirements for validation of a proposed design. Work closely with test engineers in conducting validation testing
• Develop manufacturing, grinding, and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Understand heat treatment specifications as they relate to the bearing designs.
• Work directly with our manufacturing plants to ensure the proper production of the product designed.
• Work with the manufacturing division personnel to develop methods of bearing inspection.

EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree with major in Mechanical Engineering required

EXPERIENCE:
• December 2023 or May 2024 Grads
• Intern experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree in an engineering field. Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• US citizenship is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills, capability to interact with customers.
• 3D Modeling experience in SolidWorks (or equivalent) is desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs.
• Travel Approximately 25%

RBC Bearings offers a competitive benefit package. Interested candidates may send resumes to: dpietrefase@rbcbearings.com
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer