Wurth 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 12–18 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 $55,000

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 Wurth 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.