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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** Verto People
- **Location:** Roscoe, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Literacy, SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft Office, Reverse Engineering
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a7648f3f85565ca5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Customer inquiry handling?, Do you have a Bachelor of Science?, This Application Engineer role is ideal for a detail-oriented, mechanically skilled professional with experience in cost estimation, manufacturing processes, and mechanical design., * B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.T., or equivalent work experience.

 * Knowledge/experience with metal machining and manufacturing processes.
 * Experience in the mechanical drive/power transmission industry preferred.
 * Computer literate with MS Office; design experience with SolidWorks is beneficial
 * Superior time management skills; capable of handling multiple priorities.

Application & Estimating Engineer Education & Requirements

 * B.S. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
 * Design and manufacturing experience preferred.
 * Familiarity with industry standards in mechanical drives, gearboxes, and power transmission.

## Description

A leading industrial gear and power transmission company is seeking an Application & Estimating Engineer to support our sales and engineering teams. Reporting to the Applications Engineering Manager, this hands-on role involves reviewing customer project requests, analyzing technical specifications, estimating costs, and providing accurate quotations for industrial gears, gear drives, and repair services., * Review customer inquiries, specifications, drawings, and repair requests.

 * Evaluate gearbox repair scope, reverse engineering needs, and upgrade opportunities.
 * Develop preliminary designs and technical concepts to support pricing.
 * Perform cost estimation
 * Prepare and issue accurate customer quotations in coordination with Sales.
 * Review customer purchase orders to ensure alignment with quoted scope.
 * Support Applications Engineering workload balancing and quoting deadlines.


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