> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4359999-applications-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4359999-applications-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineer - **Company:** Medbio, LLC - **Location:** Clinton Township, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Software Version Control - **Published:** October 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4f34261f4f31c9f5 ## About the Role · Minimum five (5) years of experience in engineering, applications engineering, technical sales, estimating, or related manufacturing work; medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred. · Ability to review CAD models and engineering drawings, interpret dimensions and tolerances, and understand polymer materials and injection molding processes; resin selection experience is beneficial. · Knowledge of manufacturing cost drivers, technical quotation development, tooling concepts, and commercial margin principles; experience with medical manufacturing validation and quality requirements preferred. · Proficiency with Excel and comfort learning CRM, ERP/quoting, and shared document systems; attention to data accuracy and version control. · Strong written and verbal communication, analytical judgment, customer-facing professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional inputs. · Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Plastics, Biomedical, Industrial, or a related engineering field preferred; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform customary office and manufacturing-site activities, follow site safety requirements, and travel approximately 10-40% to customers, industry events, and Medbio facilities as business needs require. Reasonable accommodations will be considered consistent with applicable law. ## Description · Maintain a working knowledge of Medbio's manufacturing capabilities, site-specific equipment, tooling, materials, secondary operations, assembly, quality systems, and medical manufacturing requirements. · Partner with Sales and customers during RFQ discovery to clarify drawings, specifications, volumes, demand profiles, quality and regulatory requirements, packaging, timelines, and commercial assumptions; identify missing information before quotation. · Assess technical feasibility and manufacturing approach, including resin selection, tooling concept, cavitation, equipment fit, cycle-time assumptions, process risks, labor, capacity, and outside services; coordinate technical reviews as needed. · Develop and maintain accurate cost models and quotations for molded components and assemblies, including material usage, press time, labor, overhead, tooling, NRE, engineering, metrology, and validation activities. · Apply approved costing methodologies, pricing guidance, and margin expectations; assess gross margin and contribution margin where cost data are available, and escalate exceptions, assumptions, and commercial risks for review. · Coordinate tooling, engineering, quality, and operations inputs for scopes of work, feasibility reviews, DFM feedback, validation requirements, and realistic project schedules. · Prepare clear, complete customer quote packages and quote letters, documenting pricing tiers, capital or tooling assumptions, customer-owned assets, exclusions, lead times, and commercial terms in partnership with Sales. · Maintain timely and accurate opportunity, quote, revision, and supporting-file records in designated CRM, quoting/ERP, and shared document systems; follow established intake and quotation controls. · Communicate quotation status, technical constraints, and changes in scope or assumptions proactively to internal stakeholders and customers; prioritize work against agreed commitments. · Support the transition of awarded programs to project engineering and operations with documented quoted assumptions, cost drivers, technical risks, deliverables, and customer commitments. · Participate in customer technical discussions, site visits, and industry events as appropriate; represent Medbio's capabilities and recommend practical manufacturing solutions. · Use quote outcomes, quote-to-actual feedback, and workflow observations to improve estimating accuracy, turnaround time, standardization, and NRE capture. Organizational Relationships: The Applications Engineer will report directly to the Technical Sales Director at Medbio. Works closely with Sales, Project Engineering, Tooling, Operations, Quality/Metrology, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management across Medbio sites; interfaces directly with customer technical and sourcing teams.