Applications Engineer

Department: Engineering Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: VP of Engineering Amount of Travel Required: Up to 30% Positions Supervised: None Position Summary The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering knowledge with consultative sales skills to help customers evaluate, select, and implement equipment and engineered solutions. This role is responsible for understanding customer needs, recommending and quoting appropriate products or engineered systems, and supporting customers throughout the sales lifecycle-from initial consultation to post-installation follow-up. Essential Functions: Partner with the sales team to conduct on-site visits to assess customer systems, machinery, and equipment requirements and translate into technical solutions Deliver technical presentations on proposed solutions and aid in equipment demonstrations Provide accurate technical details in request for information (RFI) responses Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and process diagrams Create conceptual designs and CAD models for system configurations, equipment selections, and custom solutions Estimate costs and generate quotes and proposal documents that clearly define project scope, technical requirements, critical performance parameters, and assumptions Identify cost-reduction opportunities during quoting and solution development Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to confirm feasibility and lead times Guide customers through industrial standards, certifications, and compliance (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, ISO, etc.) Serve as the primary technical contact throughout the sales cycle Support plant trials, prototype testing, and equipment commissioning (as needed) Provide technical clarifications and customer feedback during project kickoff meetings Maintain up-to-date product documentation, application notes, and technical reference materials Work with the Purchasing Department and/or directly with vendors to gather prices and lead times for purchased components Non-negotiable Workplace Requirements: Each employee shall actively engage in and fully support a work environment that stresses Safety, Responsiveness, Reliability, and Efficiency WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Support an ethics-based business culture and fully comply with company policies & procedures. Foster a positive work environment promoting teamwork and open and clear communication, within the department, internal to the company, and with suppliers, vendors and customers. Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Competency Statement(s) Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information Planning/Organizing: Independently prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent Dependability: Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan Education and/or Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 5+ years of applicable experience. Experience may be substituted for education. Should have a background in business skills, technical communication, and estimating. Must have CAD experience and solid technical background with understanding of or hands-on experience in manufacturing and operation of industrial equipment. Computer Skills Knowledge of ERP systems. Proficient in Microsoft products including Word and Excel. Microsoft D365 experience is a plus. Proficient in CAD. Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor experience is a plus. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and detailed technical proposals. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Other Skills and Abilities Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Abilities Lift /Carry Stand O (Occasionally) 10 lbs. or less O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs. O (Occasionally) Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs. O (Occasionally) Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs. O (Occasionally) Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Climb O (Occasionally) Crawl O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) Bend O (Occasionally) Push / Pull 12 lbs. or less O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs. O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs. O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs. O (Occasionally) N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye protection, hearing protection, gloves and all other PPE gear. Work Environment The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-04