University Applications Engineer

Overview

OverviewUniversity Applications Engineer (Remote - USA) acting as a technical ambassador between MISUMI and universities across North America.

What you'll do

• Own and manage relationships with universities in a defined portfolio.
• Develop partnerships with professors, lab staff, and student organizations.
• Create and execute engagement plans including workshops, curriculum integration, and project support.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor on component selection, system design, and MISUMI tools.
• Track and report university engagement and adoption outcomes.
• Maintain multi-level relationships to support long-term program continuity.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in application engineering, technical sales, or design engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Inventor (or similar).
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for clear communication.
• Ability to engage with student teams, academic programs, or training environments (plus preferred).

Details

• Travel: ability to travel 50% annually in the US and Canada.
• Salary range: $70,000–$90,000 USD based on experience.