Application Engineer

Actalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, OH is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as a technical liaison between customers, sales teams, and engineering groups. You will translate customer requirements into effective technical solutions, provide application support, and assist with system integration across industrial and commercial applications.

The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and the ability to work directly with customers to support deployment, troubleshooting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 5+ years in application engineering or similar role.
• Experience translating customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience supporting industrial/automation products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and teams to define technical requirements and proposed solutions.
• Support product integration and assist during deployment.
• Provide technical guidance throughout projects.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to technical proposals and project documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations and business development.
• Present findings in customer meetings and reviews.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for projects and installations.

Skills

Technical liaison

Troubleshooting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Systems Engineering or related field

Job description

Application EngineerJob Description

The Application Engineer serves as a technical liaison between customers, sales teams, and engineering groups to support the successful implementation of advanced electromechanical and energy-related technologies. This role focuses on translating customer requirements into effective technical solutions, providing application support, and assisting with system integration efforts across a variety of industrial and commercial applications.

The position requires strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work directly with customers to support product deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing technical needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand technical requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support product integration activities and assist customers during implementation and deployment phases.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot system and component performance issues and conduct root-cause investigations as needed.
• Assist in the development of technical proposals, project documentation, and customer-facing presentations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and business development.
• Serve as a technical resource during customer meetings, project reviews, and onsite visits.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through responsive and professional support.
• Travel to customer locations as needed to support projects, installations, and technical reviews.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in application engineering, systems engineering, technical support, field engineering, or a similar customer‑facing engineering role.
• Experience translating customer requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience supporting complex electrical, mechanical, software, or integrated systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with customers, project teams, and business stakeholders.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, transportation, automation, or technology‑based products.
• Ability and willingness to travel as business needs require.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting highly technical products or engineered solutions.
• Background working with integrated hardware and software systems.
• Customer‑facing experience in technical sales support, field support, or implementation activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and applications.

Work Environment

This position offers a combination of office‑based collaboration, customer interaction, and occasional field support. The Application Engineer will work closely with technical and commercial teams while supporting customer projects across a variety of industries. The role involves a mix of independent problem solving, team collaboration, and direct customer engagement in professional office, manufacturing, and operational environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $86000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) company match
• Company‑subsidized healthcare plans

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.