Manufacturing Application Engineer

APPLICATION ENGINEER – INDUSTRIAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Salary: $75,000–$95,000 Annually (Based on Experience)
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Required
Experience: 2+ Years in Application Engineering or Custom Capital Process Equipment
Travel: Up to 40% | Domestic & International
Benefits: 401(k), Tuition Assistance, 529 Savings Match & Employer-Paid Benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support custom industrial processing equipment from initial design and testing through installation, commissioning, and startup.

This hands-on role combines process engineering, pilot testing, technical design, and customer support , working closely with engineering, sales, and project management teams.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead pilot testing , including planning, equipment setup, execution, and technical reporting.
• Determine process conditions and equipment settings based on customer specifications.
• Review equipment drawings, technical specifications, and vendor documentation .
• Develop process flow diagrams, simplified P&IDs, and process control narratives.
• Support technical sales, project planning, and equipment design reviews.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and equipment startups .
• Provide field service, troubleshoot performance issues, and resolve customer concerns.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2+ years of Application Engineering experience or equivalent experience with custom capital process equipment.
• 3+ years of technical problem-solving experience.
• Strong understanding of process engineering, equipment design, and industrial systems .
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and customer expectations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .
• Strong technical writing, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally .

PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in office, industrial, and indoor/outdoor customer environments.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. in a pilot plant setting.
• Comfortable working in classified hazardous areas while wearing required protective equipment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $75,000–$95,000 annual salary , negotiable based on experience.
• Employer-paid benefits covering up to 85% of employee benefit costs .
• 401(k) retirement plan .
• 529 college savings match up to $2,000 annually .
• Tuition assistance.
• 12 paid holidays , with no waiting period for holiday pay.
• One paid wellness day annually, plus $100 toward wellness activities .
• Benefits begin after 60 days.

WHY JOIN?

• Work on custom-engineered industrial equipment from process development through installation and startup.
• Gain hands-on technical experience with domestic and international customer projects.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued engineering development.