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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineering Manager - **Company:** Circuit Check - **Location:** Osseo, MN, 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, Vba Programming Language - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://cmp.jobs/auth/linkedin?apply=1 ## 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., 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.