Application Engineer
Location: Deer Park, NY (Onsite)
We are seeking a motivated Application Engineer to support customers and the field sales team by developing technical solutions, preparing proposals, and providing engineering expertise across a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer who enjoys both technical problem-solving and customer interaction. The role offers extensive training, exposure to diverse applications, and a clear path into Sales Engineering and other advanced engineering positions.
Key Responsibilities
During Training (First 6-12 Months)
- Learn company products, applications, and engineering processes
- Support the sales team with technical product knowledge
- Assist with customer inquiries and application reviews
- Develop an understanding of balancing and vibration equipment applications
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams
After Training
- Generate quotations and proposals in response to customer inquiries and bid requests
- Analyze customer requirements and recommend technical solutions
- Develop application concepts, performance specifications, pricing, and tooling recommendations
- Review and interpret customer drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Participate in customer meetings to discuss project requirements and solutions
- Provide technical support to internal sales teams, representatives, and customers
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution
- Travel to customer sites as needed (approximately 15%)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET)
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Related Engineering discipline
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused mindset with an interest in technical sales and applications engineering
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Strong computer proficiency
- Ability to learn complex technical products and applications
- Willingness to travel up to 15% after the training period
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar CAD software
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and machine components
- Hands-on experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical systems
- Automotive, manufacturing, fabrication, robotics, or assembly experience
- Technical hobbies involving vehicles, machinery, fabrication, or engineering projects
What Makes This Opportunity Unique?
✅ Industry leader with a highly specialized product offering
✅ Comprehensive training program, including potential international training opportunities
✅ Exposure to a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial manufacturing
✅ Opportunity to work on unique customer applications and engineering challenges
✅ Clear career growth path into Sales Engineering and other advanced engineering roles
✅ Collaborative team environment with increasing responsibility and independence
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deer Park, NY.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Deer Park,NY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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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Posting ID: JP-006190190