• Application Engineer

    Actalent (Farmington, CT)


    Hiring for an Application Engineer in Farmington!

    Job Description

    The Applications Engineer will play a pivotal role in the Sales and Applications areas by conducting product demonstrations, time studies, and providing post-sales customer application support. This role involves not only demonstrating applications for customer demos but also collaborating with customers after installation to support startup and production.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct exemplary customer product and production flow demonstrations and attend trade shows to boost product sales, focusing on punching and combination machines.

    + Provide customer application and sales support using digital solutions.

    + Perform parts and gripper analysis for producibility and time studies, and produce customer sample parts and grippers.

    + Continuously enhance technology knowledge by participating in training and machine testing functions.

    + Manage the assigned technology in the production showroom environment.

    + Organize and provide customer product training courses, focusing on programming and operating equipment.

    + Consult and demonstrate the latest machine technology solutions related to Industry 4.0, utilizing all relevant hardware, software, and services to become a technology expert.

    + Collaborate with product centers and other subsidiaries to provide feedback on product development and improvement ideas for existing or new products in the field of bending technology.

    + Travel approximately 30% of the time, primarily within the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in sheet metal work.

    + Proficiency with CAD software.

    + New product development knowledge.

    + Sales support experience.

    + Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, due to extensive contact with customers and sales representatives.

    + Ability to lift 40 lbs regularly and operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with TRUMPF products is a plus.

    + Desire for knowledge in programming and bending product knowledge.

    + Familiarity with manufacturing technologies and production software systems.

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves working with advanced technologies and equipment, including programming and operating machinery. The role may require lifting and operating heavy machinery such as forklifts and overhead cranes. The position includes travel, estimated at 30%, primarily within the USA, Mexico, and Canada, to support demonstrations, training, and customer support.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Farmington, Connecticut.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

     

    Health & Wellness:Health Insurance (highly rated)Dental & Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceMental Health CareFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

     

    Financial & Retirement:401(k) Plan with matching contributions (100% match for first 3%, 50% for next 3%)Defined Contribution Pension PlanProfit SharingPerformance Bonuses

     

    Family & Parenting:Maternity & Paternity LeaveFamily Medical LeaveMilitary LeaveWork From Home Options

     

    Vacation & Time Off:Paid Vacation (front-loaded annually)Paid Sick Leave (typically 40 hours)Paid HolidaysBereavement Leave

     

    Perks & Discounts:Company Social EventsEmployee DiscountsGym MembershipEmployee Assistance Program

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Farmington,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.