Application Engineer

Application Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an Applications Engineer to support the development of custom automation and engineered solutions for customers across a variety of industries. This role serves as the technical bridge between customers, sales, and engineering teams, helping define project scope, develop machine concepts, prepare proposals, and support projects from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine design and industrial automation, combined with experience supporting customers and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to understand application requirements and develop engineered solutions.
• Develop machine concepts, layouts, and equipment designs based on customer specifications.
• Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D models, renderings, and conceptual designs for custom equipment.
• Evaluate project requirements and assist in developing technical proposals and cost estimates.
• Research and select components including motors, bearings, pneumatics, sensors, drive systems, and other automation equipment.
• Create and maintain bills of material, fabrication drawings, and supporting technical documentation.
• Support technical sales efforts through customer meetings, presentations, and proposal reviews.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Assist with project startup, troubleshooting, and customer support activities as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of machine design experience using SolidWorks.
• Minimum of 2 years of sales, applications engineering, account management, business development, or customer-facing experience.
• Experience designing automated equipment, machinery, tooling, or industrial systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, and assembly practices.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact directly with customers.
• Experience working in industrial automation, material handling, special machines, or custom equipment environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, motion control, robotics, sensors, and industrial automation components.
• Experience developing proposals, quotations, and project estimates.
• Project management or project coordination experience in fixture, tooling, or custom machinery design.
• Ability to travel occasionally for customer visits and project support.

Work Environment

This role operates within a collaborative office and engineering environment while maintaining regular interaction with customers, manufacturing personnel, and project teams. Employees will support a variety of custom engineering and automation projects, balancing technical design responsibilities with customer-facing activities. Occasional travel may be required for customer meetings, site visits, and project support.

This is a Contract position based out of Lewis Center, OH.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $53.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lewis Center,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.