• Application Engineer

    Actalent (Columbus, OH)


    Job Title: Application EngineerJob Description

     

    Join a dynamic team dedicated to the development of custom heating solutions for a diverse range of industries. As an Application Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing sales projects, coordinating technical specifications, and ensuring seamless communication between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing departments.

    Responsibilities

    + Act as a point of technical or sales contact during the product development phase for major customers.

    + Oversee documentation and approval of customer specifications, assist in preparing quotes and proposals.

    + Engage in sales and technical presentations to prospective or existing customers.

    + Coordinate quotes, technical information, dimensions, and other parameters with customers, engineering, manufacturing, and sales team.

    + Manage the coordination and transfer of new orders to ensure accurate design and compliance with customer specifications.

    + Coordinate engineering changes with customers and various departments to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to procedural guidelines.

    + Oversee pricing, pricing revisions, shipping schedules, and other parameters based on customer requests.

    + Review and promptly send approval drawings from engineering to customers and ensure timely return and finalization.

    + Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and testing lab to meet development, design, and testing requirements.

    + Work with contracted sales partners, distribution partners, and sales personnel to meet customer needs, forecast future needs, and grow the business.

    + Act as a key contact to determine new products, materials, and items of interest to customers.

    + Travel to customers for presentations, measurements, and discussions on technical parameters.

    + Conduct pricing reviews for major accounts and recommend guidelines based on profit information and marketing pricing.

    + Assist inside sales with quotes, customer contact, and technical issues.

    Essential Skills

    + Mechanical engineering

    + Solidworks proficiency

    + Application engineering

    + Field engineering

    + Customer interfacing

    + Mechanical aptitude

    + Sales/application aptitude

    + 1-3 years of technical support or sales experience

    + Good written and oral communication skills

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a co-op experience in a manufacturing environment

    + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

    Work Environment

    This position offers a great opportunity for entry-level engineers or individuals seeking to enter the semiconductor or heating industry. The role involves dealing with customers, managing technical project scopes, negotiating pricing, and contributing to design and project completion. Join a growing company that offers further opportunities for professional development.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $38.00/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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2025.

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.