Applications Engineer

Job Title: Applications Engineer

Job Description

The Applications/Quoting Engineer will play a pivotal role in bringing custom amusement attractions to life. This role serves as the vital link between the customer's vision and the internal team's capability to realize their requests. The Applications Engineer will develop detailed quotes for customers, including buildable, costed-out proposals based on time, materials, and labor. Engaging directly with customers, they will explain, advise, and modify project scopes. This position collaborates closely with sales, engineering, design, and project management teams to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and inquiries for feasibility.
• Collaborate with engineering to define custom modifications.
• Estimate material, labor, subcontract, and overhead costs.
• Deliver polished, margin-protective quotes and contracts.
• Maintain competitive and accurate pricing databases.
• Refine processes by analyzing past job performance, estimating, materials, methods, fabrication, timelines, and bill of materials.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of experience in quoting, estimating, or engineering sales support, preferably in fabrication, custom equipment, or the amusement industry.
• Strong understanding of materials, methods, fabrication drawings, and production timelines.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Excel, estimating software, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ERP, OSHA, ASTM, safety standards, cost control, and margin analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/Quoting platforms.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ASTM, or amusement safety standards.
• Experience in cost control or margin analysis.

Work Environment

The Applications Engineer will be part of a dynamic team of 12 engineers, including 2 design engineers, 4 mechanical engineers, an R&D team, and project managers. The work environment is collaborative and innovative, focusing on designing, engineering, manufacturing, and installing a variety of entertainment attractions such as climbing towers, adventure trails, individual entertainment hubs, and mazes. The team prides itself on creating state-of-the-art zip rails and other leading-edge attractions for a diverse clientele, including notable names like Carnival, Disney, Norwegian Cruise Line, Great Wolf Lodge, and Mall of America. The company offers 10 days of PTO, 6 paid holidays, and access to Udemy after 6 months.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allegan, MI.

The pay range for this position is $33.66 - $40.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Allegan,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $34 - $41