Application Engineer

Actalent; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Application Engineer for an onsite role in Deer Park, NY. The position focuses on delivering technically sound solutions to aerospace and industrial customers while engaging with sales teams and customers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales, and includes travel up to 15%. A Mechanical Engineering degree and strong communication skills are required, with experience in CAD tools like SolidWorks or Inventor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with interest in technical sales and applications engineering.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions based on customer requirements.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and application recommendations.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers and sales teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales throughout project execution.
• Participate in customer meetings and occasional site visits (up to 15% travel).

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Technical sales interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Application Engineer

Deer Park, NY | Onsite

Join an industry leader delivering highly engineered solutions to aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial manufacturers. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to combine technical problem-solving with customer interaction while building a career in Applications or Sales Engineering.

What You'll Do

• Develop technical solutions based on customer requirements
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and application recommendations
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Provide technical support to customers and sales teams
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales throughout project execution
• Participate in customer meetings and occasional site visits (up to 15% travel)

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused mindset with an interest in technical sales and applications engineering
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts

Preferred Experience

• SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar CAD software
• Blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Manufacturing, automation, robotics, fabrication, or electromechanical systems
• Internship, project, or hands-on technical experience

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts
• Exposure to diverse engineering applications across multiple industries
• Opportunity to work on custom technical solutions and challenging projects
• Clear career progression into Sales Engineering and advanced technical roles
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with significant growth potential

Ideal for ambitious engineers looking to accelerate their careers in a highly visible, customer-facing technical role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deer Park, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Deer Park,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.

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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.