Applications Engineer

The Applications Engineer serves as the technical bridge between customers, sales, and engineering teams, designing and quoting custom mechanical/workholding solutions while ensuring they are technically sound, cost-effective, safe, and aligned with customer and business objectives.

Develop engineered solutions and quotations by analyzing customer requirements, designing custom workholding/tooling solutions, and preparing detailed proposals, cost estimates, pricing, and delivery schedules.

Provide technical expertise and customer support by collaborating with sales teams and customers, conducting technical presentations, and recommending solutions that fit customer applications and manufacturing capabilities.

Perform mechanical design and CAD work using SolidWorks or similar software to create concept drawings, engineering calculations, and detailed designs while maintaining engineering documentation.

Manage project risk, quality, and continuous improvement by ensuring solutions are safe, profitable, compliant with quality standards, and aligned with CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives., 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. Related Jobs Application Engineer Actalent Hoffman Estates, ILOn-Site Sales Tooling Visionary Innovation Cost Estimation SolidWorks (CAD) Product Knowledge Project Management Computer-Aided Design Reviewing Applications Artificial Intelligence Engineering Calculations Engineering Design Process Continuous Improvement Process Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA) +0 Application Engineer Actalent Elk Grove Village, ILOn-Site Sales Tooling Visionary Innovation Cost Estimation SolidWorks (CAD) Product Knowledge Project Management Computer-Aided Design Reviewing Applications Artificial Intelligence Engineering Calculations Engineering Design Process Continuous Improvement Process Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA) +0 Application Engineer Actalent Roselle, IL*On-Site Sales Tooling Visionary Innovation Cost Estimation SolidWorks (CAD) Product Knowledge Project Management Computer-Aided Design Reviewing Applications Artificial Intelligence Engineering Calculations Engineering Design Process Continuous Improvement Process Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rolling Meadows, 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

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