Application Engineer

Applications Engineer
Job Description
The Applications Engineer develops custom workholding and mechanical solutions by combining engineering, CAD design, and cost estimating expertise. This customer-facing role works with sales teams and customers to evaluate requirements, create solution concepts, prepare quotations, estimate costs and delivery timelines, and deliver technically sound, profitable solutions while managing project risks.
Responsibilities

• Partner with sales teams and customers to identify application needs and recommend solutions.
• Design custom workholding and mechanical solutions using engineering principles and CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Create concept drawings, engineering calculations, and technical documentation.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, cost estimates, delivery schedules, and ERP bids.
• Present technical solutions and provide product expertise to customers.
• Evaluate risks associated with custom tooling and ensure solutions are safe and commercially viable.
• Maintain and update CAD files, engineering records, and technical data.
• Support customers by reviewing applications and recommending improvements.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and product developments.
• Communicate with internal teams to resolve technical and commercial issues.
• Participate in quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives, including CAPA activities.
• Use measuring tools and gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet project deadlines and business objectives.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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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