Applications Engineer - Entry Level

Applications Engineer - Entry Level Location: Lawrence, MA Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 + Annual Bonus Potential + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and More from Day 1; 401(k) with 6% match; Cont. Ed. Reimb. Job Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Travel: Approx. 5 trips per year to trade shows or customer sites Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not Available Applications Engineer - Entry Level Description Our client in the plastics manufacturing industry is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as a key technical liaison between customers and internal teams, providing product and application support for plastic valves, piping systems, and fabricated plastic components. In this role, you will evaluate customer requirements, recommend technical solutions, and support the sales team with product selection, customization, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has a technical mind, previous customer-facing experience, and a team-first attitude. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organization where your technical expertise has a direct impact on customer success and product development, and your growth path for the future is clear. Applications Engineer - Entry Level Responsibilities Efficiently manage technical phone calls and quote requests from customers, distributors, sales Evaluate customer requirements; recommend appropriate products and engineered solutions Develop technical proposals, quotations, and supporting documentation for custom projects Conduct product training, presentations, and technical seminars for customers and distributors Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including troubleshooting and issue resolution Coordinate with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure customer specifications are met Review bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and fabrication processes for accuracy Create and maintain technical documentation, application notes, and installation guides Support product testing, performance evaluations, and failure analysis Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects across company departments Applications Engineer - Entry Level Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering required Internship experience required Ability to convey complex technical information to technical/non-technical personnel required #J-18808-Ljbffr Rhodes Wolfe