Application Engineer

Application Engineer

Date: Jun 1, 2026

Location: Denver, CO, US, 80202 Rochester Hills, MI, US, 48309

Company: Gates Corporation

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? Essential duties and responsibilities what to expect as an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Englewood, CO or Rochester Hills, MI engineering offices, you will be a field product application engineer! The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong mechanical and technical skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team. You'll be working with the industrial application engineering team and reporting to the application engineer - power transmission lead. This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be working with customers on a variety of product applications primarily in our industrial markets. You will help troubleshoot issues that arise with customer products and help design and recommend solutions using gates products. Key responsibilities (to name a few): providing engineering service to customers and clients in the proper application and selection of power transmission products effectively present technical and product training material to internal and external customers working cooperatively with north american field sales, product line managers, and the marketing team to achieve organizational success analyzing application requirements, providing failure analysis, selecting components, and making recommendations to meet system requirements troubleshooting any questions customers pose via phone, email, and in-person. Building strong relationships is crucial to success in this role requirements and preferred skills bachelor's degree, preferable mechanical, plus 3-5 years of engineering experience or 5-10 years of progressive engineering experience, required. Eager to be hands on working with our customers, engineers, sales, and marketing teams! Engineering discipline with a focus on mechanical and power transmission systems, preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer personalities effectively. Excellent written and verbal skills - coupled with the ability to maintain and generate product application literature, media, and technical articles. Ability to travel to customers, plants and conferences as required (minimum 25%). Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize resources and project timelines. Proficient in microsoft office products must be authorized to work in the united states without the need for visa sponsorship. Pay & benefits full-time medical, dental, vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match tuition reimbursement why gates? Founded in 1911 in denver, colorado, gates is publicly traded on the nyse. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'one gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. Work environment gates is an equal opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in colorado, gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the state of colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.