Application Engineer

Job Title: Applications Engineer
The Applications Engineer serves as the technical bridge between customers, sales, and engineering teams, designing and quoting custom mechanical/workholding solutions while ensuring they are technically sound, cost-effective, safe, and aligned with customer and business objectives.
Develop engineered solutions and quotations by analyzing customer requirements, designing custom workholding/tooling solutions, and preparing detailed proposals, cost estimates, pricing, and delivery schedules.
Provide technical expertise and customer support by collaborating with sales teams and customers, conducting technical presentations, and recommending solutions that fit customer applications and manufacturing capabilities.
Perform mechanical design and CAD work using SolidWorks or similar software to create concept drawings, engineering calculations, and detailed designs while maintaining engineering documentation.
Manage project risk, quality, and continuous improvement by ensuring solutions are safe, profitable, compliant with quality standards, and aligned with CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.
Leverage engineering and business skills including blueprint reading, GD&T, ERP systems, strategic planning, communication, cost estimation, and cross-functional collaboration to support organizational goals.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.05/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 Rolling Meadows,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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.


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