Application Engineer

Your key contributions in this role will be:

• Deliver pre-sales demonstrations and participate in technical discovery conversations to help customers evaluate SOLIDWORKS solutions.
• Support the sales team on technical calls by translating engineering and software capabilities into clear, practical business value.
• Develop technical content and other materials that help educate prospects and customers.
• Build strong working relationships with account representatives and other internal partners across the territory.
• Represent GoEngineer professionally in customer-facing settings and help create a positive experience across technical interactions.
• Participate in live events and other customer engagement opportunities to observe, support, and eventually lead presentations.
• Visit customer facilities to understand their designs, manufacturing processes, and technical environments.
• Progress through required certifications and training milestones to expand your technical and instructional capabilities.
• Research industry trends and competitive technologies to stay current and inform customer conversations.
• Manage multiple priorities independently and proactively identify the next opportunity to contribute.
• Help address customer concerns with professionalism, sound judgment, and effective de-escalation when challenges arise.
• Contribute in a flexible, self-directed environment where the day-to-day work evolves based on customer needs and team priorities.

Education Required:

• 2‑year or 4‑year degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, CAD/Drafting, Industrial Design, or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent technical background with strong CAD experience will also be considered.

We are looking for candidates with the below experience and skills, however, even if you do not meet all the listed requirements, very interested candidates should still apply:

• Background in engineering or a closely related technical discipline with strong CAD experience
• SOLIDWORKS experience ideal; commitment to learning and developing technical skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written); comfort presenting technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences and public speaking
• Excellent customer relations skills and confidence supporting technical conversations with clients
• Self-starter mentality with initiative to manage multiple priorities independently, identify opportunities, and solve problems
• Outgoing, approachable, and professional demeanor; collaborative and easy to work with across teams; energetic and curious
• Composure and sound judgment when handling customer concerns; strong adaptability in a dynamic role
• Willingness to travel within the upper Midwest (Minnesota, Dakotas, Iowa) and work in a hybrid environment within the Minneapolis metro area