Application Engineer

The Davis Companies; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Burlington, MA, is seeking an Application Engineer to tackle technical challenges by transforming customer requirements into manufacturable solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 3–5 years of experience, and strong skills in SolidWorks. This position involves interpreting customer drawings, developing layouts and BOMs, and supporting projects from start to finish in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and SolidWorks proficiency.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer drawings and P&IDs.
• Develop SolidWorks layouts, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Support large assembly projects from quote through completion.
• Perform final inspections on assemblies.
• Communicate fabrication details to production teams.
• Coordinate with vendors for non-standard components.
• Participate in customer tours and progress reviews.

Skills

SolidWorks (Assemblies & 2D Drafting)

Mechanical Design

P&ID Interpretation

BOM Creation

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Quality Control & Inspection

Cross-Functional Communication

Project Coordination

Manufacturing & Fabrication Processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking an Application Engineer who thrives on solving technical challenges, collaborating across teams, and transforming customer requirements into accurate, manufacturable solutions. If you enjoy a mix of design, hands‑on engineering, and customer interaction, this role will keep you energized.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret customer drawings and P&IDs
• Develop SolidWorks layouts, 2D drawings, and BOMs
• Support large assembly projects from quote through completion
• Perform final inspections on assemblies
• Communicate fabrication details to production teams
• Coordinate with vendors for non‑standard components
• Participate in customer tours and progress reviews

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and SolidWorks proficiency
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Detail‑oriented, collaborative, and self‑driven

Key Skills

• SolidWorks (Assemblies & 2D Drafting)
• Mechanical Design
• P&ID Interpretation
• BOM Creation
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Quality Control & Inspection
• Cross‑Functional Communication
• Project Coordination
• Manufacturing & Fabrication Processes

Why Join Us

You’ll work with a collaborative team where your engineering expertise directly shapes customer solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and continuous learning in a fast‑paced environment.