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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Deer Park, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $68,640.0 - $72,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4D379039DE834267805FCC950DA27CE1/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field
 * Strong communication and problem-solving skills
 * Customer-focused mindset with an interest in technical sales and applications engineering
 * Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts

Preferred Experience

 * SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar CAD software
 * Blueprint and drawing interpretation
 * Manufacturing, automation, robotics, fabrication, or electromechanical systems
 * Internship, project, or hands-on technical experience

## Description

Join an industry leader delivering highly engineered solutions to aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial manufacturers. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to combine technical problem-solving with customer interaction while building a career in Applications or Sales Engineering.

What You'll Do

 * Develop technical solutions based on customer requirements
 * Prepare proposals, quotations, and application recommendations
 * Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation
 * Provide technical support to customers and sales teams
 * Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales throughout project execution
 * Participate in customer meetings and occasional site visits (up to 15% travel)


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