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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineering Manager - **Company:** Circuit Check - **Location:** Maple Grove, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Python (Programming Language), Salesforce.Com, Web Applications, Information Technology, Vba Programming Language - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8ad48b1d-a3de-4908-9409-a1b640878b0b ## About the Role * BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent * 8+ years of experience in applications engineering, systems engineering, or solutions architecture for capital equipment, automated test systems, semiconductor ATE, or similar complex configured products * 3+ years of people management experience with a proven ability to grow junior engineers into senior contributors * Hands-on experience building or significantly improving complex quoting/BOM/configurator tools (Excel + VBA at minimum; Python, web apps, CPQ systems strongly preferred) * Demonstrated success partnering with Sales on deal strategy and opportunity qualification * Strong business acumen - you understand gross margin, competitive positioning, and risk in custom solution deals. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: * Experience integrating acquired companies' technologies into existing quoting and engineering workflows * Experience with formal product management or product ownership of internal tools * Background in semiconductor test, PCB assembly test, EV battery test, or similar industries * Player-coach mentality - you still love diving into the toughest quotes yourself * Exceptional communicator who can translate between customers, salespeople, and engineers * Agent for continuous improvement. What to Expect at Work Physical Demands The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with disabilities. Physical Requirements (these physical requirements must be performed with or without accommodation): * Majority of time is spent in usual office working conditions * Ability to sit for extended lengths of time is required; bend, reach, stoop and twist as required * Heavy use of an office computer for completing work * Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration; risk of electrical shock * Regular exposure to manufacturing areas which may entail exposure to dirt, dust, noise, machine chemicals, fumes and other attributes common to this environment * Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs * Ability to travel as necessary and work extended hours as job duties demand. This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. ## Description The Application Engineering Manager leads our global Application Engineering team and owns the end-to-end quoting process and toolset. This is a player-coach role that combines people leadership, technical depth, strategic thinking, and cross-functional partnership with Sales, Operations, and the Technology and Solutions Group (TSG). You will ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality, accurate quotes while continuously improving speed, accuracy, and win rate through better people and better tools. People Leadership * Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Application Engineers (junior through senior/principal levels) * Recruit top talent, set clear expectations, provide regular coaching and career development * Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and customer satisfaction * Develop the next generation of application engineering leadership, building a strong bench of future CCI leaders including succession plan. Quoting Strategy & Execution * Partner closely with Operations and Sales Management to qualify opportunities early and allocate AE resources effectively for the highest probability of winning profitable deals * Prioritize incoming RFQs and manage team workload/backlog to meet aggressive customer timelines * Ensure proper use of Salesforce in the sales tracking function to ensure cross-company collaboration. Quote Tool Ownership & Modernization * Act as product owner for the internal quoting platforms * Maintain current tools, fix bugs, and ensure 100% uptime for the team * Lead the development of the next-generation unified quoting system that consolidates today's fragmented tools * Drive integration of new technologies and capabilities from acquired companies into the quoting workflow * Continuously improve the toolset by adopting AI/ML (e.g., Glue or similar), automation, and modern software practices to reduce quote cycle time and errors. Process & Tools Innovation * Identify, evaluate, and deploy new tools (AI-assisted design, configurators, CPQ enhancements, etc.) that dramatically improve AE productivity and quote quality * Establish and track key metrics (quote cycle time, quote accuracy, win rate, margin achievement). Cross-Functional Partnership * Collaborate with Operations to ensure quoted solutions are realistically manufacturable, testable, and deliverable on the committed schedule and cost * Work with Product Management to feed customer requirements and technology gaps back into the roadmap * Act as the primary technical escalation point for the most complex or strategic opportunities. ## Related Videos - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Is Flutter ready for the web yet? - A live coding comparison between Flutter and React](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/401-is-flutter-ready-for-the-web-yet-a-live-coding-comparison-between-flutter-and-react) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Generate AI in the Browser with Chrome AI - Raymond Camden](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1770-generate-ai-in-the-browser-with-chrome-ai-raymond-camden) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)