What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer position at Actalent?
This position is responsible for providing Application Engineering and Electrical Technical Support to the engineering and sales teams, representative firms, and end customers. The role requires significant customer interaction to support the sales process, assist in marketing technical products, and provide guidance on new offerings related to low-voltage switchgear and high-capacity surge suppression solutions for AC, DC, telecom, industrial, and high-speed industrial Ethernet applications.
Responsibilities- Serve as the first point of contact for Electrical, Technical, and Application Engineering support.
- Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team to develop customer-driven products and solutions from concept through completion.
- Provide field engineering support, including site visits and audits as needed.
- Partner with the Marketing team to develop technical marketing materials.
- Produce white papers that explain the application, benefits, and performance of company products.
- Evaluate opportunities for new product development and initiate proposals to address emerging market needs.
- Deliver training to customers, sales teams, and representative firms on the proper application and use of company products.
- BSEE or MSEE degree required
- 2 - 5 years of related experience
- Ability to communicate technical information in a sales-related environment
- Knowledge of North American AC power infrastructure and applicable standards
- Practical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting
- Adaptable to changing company needs
- Experience with power protection in telecommunications, energy, defense, solar power, industrial automation, and/or control industries is helpful
- Experience with manufacturing processes is a plus
Collaboration with sales staff and customers will take place through phone calls, video conferences, and on-site meetings. The role requires a practical, hands-on approach and adaptability to changing company needs.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Post Falls, ID.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
What we offer • Excellent benefit package • Paid Time Off from day one • 10 company paid annual holidays • Tuition Reimbursement program • Generous 401(k) employer contribution
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Post Falls,ID.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.
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.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000