Description:

The Applications Engineer will be responsible for working directly with customers to create and develop cost/budget, proposals, mechanical descriptions and provide technical follow up for equipment/machines. This role is a support role to the sales team but on a technical level. They will need to be feasibility studies/reports, quote appropriate timing for the project, understand machine function and how metals will behave. A critical part of the position is understanding the level of effort/time the engineering and design will take so they can appropriately provide timelines to customers, as well as orders of magnitude (how much things cost). The role may require the engineer to pull up customer or machine history and evaluate past machines/equipment to go off. When they are not doing the applications aspect of the role, they will be helping with the mechanical design and development of machines.

Day to day responsibilities:

-Engage with the customer through the requirements definition, generating concepts, cost development, and presentation of the proposal

-Develop a defined Proposal that clarifies all customer requirements

-Interact with the sales and management teams to ensure technical alignment

-Present concepts to customers emphasizing competitive advantages

-Assist the internal proposal design team and processes

-Document technical requirements, oversee project plans and project change procedures

-Participate in technical advisory roles, as required

-Interact with Customers at all levels, as required

-Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting

-Support design and development of mechanical designs

Skills:

applications engineer, quoting, customer interaction, CAD, industrial equipment, machines, costing, proposals, mechanical design, solidworks, inventor, engineering degree, hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, machined parts, weldments

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

PLUS:

-Engineering Degree

-Understanding of hydraulics/pneumatics

-Experience estimating machined parts and weldments

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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