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# Mechanical Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Solara Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fcabc06b59c9cbfb

## About the Role

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
 * 3-5+ years of automation industry experience,.
 * Direct experience in Quoting, Sales and Customer Interaction is preferred.
 * Ability to read mechanical design drawings and customer part prints.
 * Ability to develop quick CAD concepts.
 * Understanding of Electrical & Pneumatic controls architecture preferred.
 * Use standardized tools include proposal templates, cost worksheets, CAD for concept design, industry/customer compliance matrices, and FAT/SAT criteria.
 * Strong communication skills to present to internal teams, customers, and vendor partners.
 * Recognize cost factors such as timelines, materials, labor, and tooling.

## Description

As a Mechanical Applications Engineer, you will visit customer manufacturing sites across North America to understand customers' challenges and identify opportunities along with the Business Development Manager. You will conceptualize custom automation solutions and prepare technical proposals. Your mission is to deliver comprehensive proposals covering scope, costing, schedule, and performance criteria. Given the client-focused nature of the work, occasional weekend or after-hours work may be required. This position reports to the Engineering Manager, * Engage customers through requirements definition, concept generation, cost development, mapping constraints to design trade-offs, and proposal presentation.

 * Engage with the Business Development Manager to support the win strategy.
 * Interact with sales, engineering and management teams to lead technical alignment.
 * Present concepts to customers emphasizing competitive advantages.
 * Document technical requirements and project risks; oversee project plans and change procedures.
 * Participate in technical advisory roles and interact with customers at all levels, as required.
 * Follow a standardized quoting process.
 * Deliver standardized presentations including capture plans, executive reviews, and customer reviews.
 * Access to technical writers and dedicated simulation/CAD resources to enhance proposals.
 * Leverage cross-business expertise and reference machines via knowledge-sharing platforms such as SharePoint and MS Teams.
 * Firsthand experience in robotics, automation, mechanical design, custom machinery, and/or control systems
 * Conceptualize automation solutions to complex manufacturing challenges in a collaborative team.

This position is fully in-office, located in Morrisville, NC. Remote or hybrid work options are not available, and relocation expenses are not covered.


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