• Application Engineer

    Actalent (Columbus, OH)


    Job Title: Application EngineerJob Description

     

    Join a dynamic team at a leading manufacturer specializing in surface heaters, temperature controllers, and insulators. Our products are integral to hundreds of industries, ensuring optimal temperatures and preventing freezing. We seek an Application Engineer to manage sales projects for custom heating solutions across diverse customer segments.

    Responsibilities

    + Act as a technical or sales contact during the product development phase for new and ongoing projects.

    + Oversee documentation and approval of customer specifications, assisting in quotes and proposals preparation.

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

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

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

    + Coordinate engineering changes to ensure customer satisfaction and procedural compliance.

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

    + Review and manage approval drawings and ensure timely finalization.

    + Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and the testing lab for development, design, and testing requirements.

    + Work with sales partners and personnel to forecast and grow the business.

    + Act as a key contact to identify and communicate new product interests.

    + Travel to customers for presentations, measurements, and technical discussions as required.

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

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

    Essential Skills

    + Mechanical Aptitude

    + Sales/Application Aptitude

    + Customer Interaction and Interfacing

    + Technical Support

    + 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 1 co-op within a manufacturing environment

    + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

    Work Environment

    This role is based out of the corporate office, with minimal travel of around 0-5% to customer sites. The position offers an excellent opportunity for entry-level engineers or those interested in the semiconductor or heating industry, promising exposure to customer interactions, technical project management, and pricing negotiations.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of COLUMBUS, OH.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/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 Jan 29, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.