Application Engineer

Application Engineer
Location: near Columbus, OH (about 20 minutes north of Columbus)
Salary: $115,000-$125,000
Benefits: Medical Insurance (100% company-paid premium for employees and dependents), 401k, Generous PTO (up to 25 days), Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm; Great Work/Life Balance!
Sponsorship is not available

Application Engineer (technical sales support or engineering exp. req.) Description

Our client, an electronics manufacturer near Columbus, is looking for an Application Engineer to join their team. You'll serve as the bridge between customers and engineering, translating application needs into technical solutions. Depending on your background, you may support design modifications and hardware/software integration. Because the team is relatively small, there is meaningful flexibility to shape the role around your strengths , whether that leans more toward hands-on engineering support, customer interaction, or a blend of both. Their products are highly specialized, with a stable customer base primarily made up of OEMs. This role focuses on supporting and growing existing relationships through technical expertise, working alongside sales rather than owning a quota. They are seeking someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, relationship-driven environment. The company offers a team-oriented culture that values partnership over pressure. Performance matters, but success is driven more by collaboration and long-term customer impact than rigid metrics. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values stability and wants to contribute to an innovative, technology-driven organization.

Application Engineer (technical sales support or engineering exp. req.) Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to understand technical requirements
• Translate customer use cases into tailored product recommendations
• Support sales team through discovery, solution design, and proposal development
• Deliver product demonstrations and technical presentations
• Act as a key technical resource throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to align customer needs
• Assist with troubleshooting, integration support, and post-sale inquiries
• Contribute to documentation, application notes, and technical resources
• Support account growth through deeper technical engagement
• Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry events

Application Engineer (technical sales support or engineering exp. req.) Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with electronic or electrical systems or products required
• Foundational knowledge of electronic circuits required
• Experience in technical sales support OR engineering, with an interest in applying technical expertise in a customer-facing capacity required
• Able to work onsite daily required
• 5% domestic travel required (typically, one-week overnight travel per quarter)