Applications Engineer

Page Michael International Inc
Chicago, IL, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$90,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Spanish

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor SAP ERP

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an Applications Engineer to join a growing team focused on delivering customized industrial solutions. The role blends engineering, customer support, and project coordination, providing direct customer interaction to develop tailored solutions while serving as the key liaison between sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution.

  • Hybrid opportunity after ramp up
  • Bonus, 401K, & great health benefits, * Review customer requirements and develop technical solutions to meet application needs
  • Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and project requirements
  • Perform engineering calculations and product selection activities
  • Create technical proposals, quotations, and solution recommendations
  • Estimate project costs using engineering analysis, historical data, and company tools
  • Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales teams, and internal departments
  • Coordinate project handoffs to engineering teams upon order receipt
  • Support product testing, data collection, and performance evaluations
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations and customer training
  • Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and occasional field support activities
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines and priorities
  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering tools, processes, and documentation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
  • 2-5 years of engineering experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, process systems, or related industries
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • CAD experience required
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with pumps, skids, fluid handling, spray systems, nozzles, or chemical processing equipment
  • SAP experience
  • Bilingual Spanish skills
  • AutoCAD or Inventor experience
  • Background supporting technical sales, applications engineering, or customer solution development

Benefits & conditions

  • Base salary: $75,000 - $90,000
  • Annual discretionary bonus, historically around $6,000
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • PTO progression based on tenure
  • Hybrid schedule available after onboarding and training period
  • Stable organization with long-term career growth opportunities

About the company

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of engineered nozzles, valves, and spray technology solutions serving diverse industrial markets. Known for its stability, collaborative culture, and focus on innovation, the company continues to invest in new technologies and engineering talent. This role offers exposure to complex, highly technical applications across multiple industries, providing the opportunity to develop expertise in customized engineered solutions.

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