What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer position at Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions?
A growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking an Application Engineer I to support customer-facing engineering projects across a range of engineered product solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent or early‑career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience, technical mentorship, and exposure to real-world industrial applications.
This role is onsite with one day a week remote and offers strong development potential within a collaborative Sales and Engineering environment.
The Opportunity
Application Engineers serve as a technical link between customers, Sales, and internal Engineering and Operations teams. This role supports projects from early application review through execution, applying engineering fundamentals—particularly thermodynamics—to practical product solutions.
The position is well-suited for engineers who enjoy solving real customer problems, working cross-functionally, and growing into increased technical and customer responsibility over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Support customer-facing application projects from concept through execution
- Apply engineering fundamentals to evaluate requirements and support solution development
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams
- Assist with application reviews, technical documentation, and project coordination
- Support lab testing, test setup, and validation activities
- Review specifications, drawings, and customer requirements
- Participate in occasional customer site visits
- Learn and support project execution best practices in an industrial environment
Qualifications – Application Engineer I
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline
- 1-2 Years of experience
- Internship or co-op experience involving industrial or thermodynamics-based products preferred
- Exposure to project management concepts through coursework or internships
Technical Skills
- SolidWorks (3D modeling)
- Basic familiarity with 2D drafting tools
- Fundamental understanding of:
- Industrial controls
- Electrical schematics (PLCs, controllers, drives, HMIs)
- Basic test equipment and lab environments
Skills & Competencies
- Professional communication style with customers and internal teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Mechanically inclined with solid analytical abilities
- Comfortable assisting with mechanical assemblies and testing activities
- Strong Excel skills
- Effective problem solver with sound judgment
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Eager learner with strong initiative and work ethic
Compensation
- $70,000 – $85,000, depending on experience and time out of school
Why This Role
- Entry point into a customer-facing engineering career
- Hands-on exposure to real industrial products and applications
- Strong collaboration between Sales, Applications, and Engineering
- Direct visibility into how engineering decisions impact customers
- Opportunity for long-term growth into senior Application or Project Engineering roles
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000