Applications Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Applications Engineer

Calling all new grads: exciting opportunity to gain industry exeperience!

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Applications Engineer to conduct hardware and software product demonstrations, showcasing technical features and processes to prospective and existing customers. The role involves effectively communicating product benefits for complex applications, assisting the regional sales team with product recommendations, and preparing operating instructions to meet customers' needs. You will maintain positive customer relationships, prepare detailed technical specifications for quotations, and develop programs or applications to meet customer specifications and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic hardware and software product demonstrations.
• Communicate product benefits for complex applications.
• Assist regional sales team in product recommendations.
• Prepare operating instructions and conduct training programs.
• Maintain positive customer relationships through effective interaction.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications for quotations.
• Develop programs or applications that meet customer specifications.
• Consult with customers to incorporate needs and feedback into designs.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Ensure programs or applications work properly after maintenance and testing.
• Analyze and edit existing programs to optimize performance.
• Resolve challenging issues from problem statement through to follow-up.
• Keep up with advancements in application engineering and new technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering and marketing groups on product development projects.
• Learn from experienced Applications Engineers.
• Remain current with skills through training classes, research, and seminars.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in mechanical engineering, CAD, CAM, and applications.
• Technical support and testing expertise.
• Experience with CNC and quality assurance.
• Product support skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• 6 months-2 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Engineering.
• Comfortable speaking before small groups.
• Creative, analytical, and driven.
• Ability to work under close direction and in a team environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an office setting with clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated conditions. Applications Engineers will spend considerable time in a modern demo/training room displaying technology for customer visits. Occasionally, visits to the factory floor may be required, where noise levels are moderate. If necessary, PPE will be provided. The office noise levels are low to moderate, providing a conducive working atmosphere.

This is a Contract position based out of North Kingstown, RI.

The pay range for this position is $34.50 - $37.00/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 North Kingstown,RI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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 ziprecruiter.com 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.