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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** Horizon Systems Inc.
- **Location:** Lenexa, KS, United States
- **Salary:** $60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=752f26929d5d3891

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Customer communication?, Success in this role requires a blend of technical knowledge and meticulous attention to details. We're looking for a professional who embodies the following core competencies:

 * Familiarity of industrial equipment and ingredient handling systems with the ability to quickly understand issues of a technical nature
 * Ability to make well-reasoned, informed, and timely decision making, analysis, and problem solve
 * Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and leveraging SolidWorks/AutoCAD drawings and technical schematics
 * Thoroughness, clear logical reasoning, an ability to focus, and a predisposition toward meticulous attention to detail

## Description

As an Application Engineer you will be a knowledgeable resource in assisting the sales team and external sales representatives with the generation of quotations for both systems and component engineered projects. This position is a development position for gaining complete material handling knowledge. Your efforts must lead to sustainable growth for the company as a whole.

 * Responsible for taking Business Unit or Sales Representative concept flow and system information to develop and complete an accurate proposal package in a timely manner
 * Interact with sales and engineering as needed to obtain information required to develop and complete an accurate proposal in a timely manner
 * Generate concept flow drawings utilizing AutoCAD to aid in the evaluation of proposals by customers
 * Generate accurate stack up drawings as needed, utilizing AutoCAD
 * Research outside vendors to obtain buyout component pricing and details
 * Responsible for taking Service Solutions Group component information and developing an accurate proposal in a timely manner
 * Communicate with customers to obtain necessary details/information for developing and completing accurate proposals in a timely manner.
 * Support sales as needed by maintaining customer contact and relationships throughout the proposal process
 * Maintain and update required information within company databases daily, that accurately describes the opportunity status
 * Provide external Sales Representative support in a manner that enhances their experience with Horizon, including but not limited to communications on changes, answering questions and providing alternatives.


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