Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Transform Customer Needs into Engineering Excellence! 

Are you passionate about solving complex technical challenges and delivering innovative solutions? If so, a  Sr. Application Engineer role could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

Come Join Our Team Today! 

What the ideal candidate will do:

• Analyze customer requirements and develop technical solutions, including scope, feasibility, cost, and risk assessments.
• Manage complex application projects and provide expert technical support throughout the sales and project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and global engineering teams to deliver competitive, high-quality solutions.
• Support business growth by identifying new application opportunities, market trends, and customer needs.
• Review orders for technical accuracy and ensure successful project execution with cross-functional teams.
• Deliver technical presentations, training, and application support for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain application documentation and contribute product and market insights to Product Management.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on long-term and strategic projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in applications engineering, machine manufacturing, or a related industrial environment; or equivalent combinations of education and experience. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, machine components, electrical systems, and technical drawings.
• Ability to analyze customer requirements and develop practical, cost-effective application solutions.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting proposals, quotations, application engineering, or technical sales activities preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering-related software, with strong mathematical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, sales teams, and cross-functional engineering groups.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet U.S. Person requirements (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deer Park, NY.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Deer Park,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.

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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.