Application Engineer

Rotork plc; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork plc is looking for a skilled Applications Engineer in the Town of Italy, NY, to join a new Engineering-to-Order (ETO) team. This role focuses on delivering customised engineering solutions, requiring strong technical background and customer interaction skills.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in application engineering or inside sales, proficiency in CAD software, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. This position offers an innovative environment, focusing on achieving departmental goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in application engineering or inside sales.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and schematics.
• Experienced with CAD software operation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Enhance collaboration within the ETO team.
• Meet or exceed departmental sales objectives.

Skills

Customer service interaction

Technical challenge handling

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Solid Edge

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a brand‑new, forward‑thinking Engineering-to-Order (ETO) team that’s shaping the future of customised solutions? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing function where your ideas, technical expertise, and problem‑solving mindset will directly influence how we deliver engineered products to customers across multiple industries.

You’ll be joining a newly established ETO team, created to enhance collaboration, accelerate engineered solutions, and drive innovation across the business. This is your chance to help shape processes, best practices, and be part of a team that’s gaining visibility and momentum across the organisation.

We’re looking for an skilled Applications Engineer who thrives on variety, technical challenge, and hands‑on involvement from concept through to installation. If you enjoy turning customer requirements into practical, reliable, and cost‑effective engineering solutions, this role offers the perfect platform.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

• Technical education, a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred (other engineering fields or equivalent experience will also be considered).
• Ability and experience operating computer-aided design (CAD) software, Solid Edge preferable.
• 5 years’ experience or more in application engineering or inside sales is desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Able to quickly learn & utilize business software and internal programs.
• Read, analyze and interpret customer supplied specifications, data sheets, drawings, and schematics.

The Successful Candidate:

• Ability to interact with customers on routine basis and must demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Motivated, self‑starter and able to work independently and with a team.
• Enthusiastic, goal oriented and eager to meet or exceed departmental sales objectives and project deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels (verbal, written and presentation skills).
• Must be thorough, accurate and organized, with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks in high pace environment.