Application Engineer

Konik; Waseca (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Job summary

Konik is seeking an Application Engineer in Waseca, MN to support sales and service of custom industrial equipment. You will contribute to ASME design documentation and build tools to improve engineering capabilities. The role blends design work with customer-facing activities and occasional travel.

You will design to client specs, prepare proposals, and use SolidWorks for detailed engineering. A bachelor’s in engineering (heat transfer/fluids) with at least 3 years of relevant experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with focus on heat transfer or fluid dynamics.
• Minimum of three years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and heat transfer software.
• SolidWorks expertise, including design and analysis capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, safety guidelines, and procedure manuals.
• Skilled in using measuring tools for precise measurements.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design products to meet client specifications and align with company standards.
• Prepare and present detailed equipment proposals, securing customer approval.
• Use SolidWorks to create detailed engineering designs from drawings, sketches, or written instructions.
• Provide specifications to design drafters and oversee the accuracy of their output.
• Develop and maintain software tools, databases, and applications to streamline engineering tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, shop personnel, and external vendors.
• Occasionally travel to customer sites for sales and technical support.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (heat transfer/fluids)

Tools

SolidWorks

Heat transfer software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waseca, MN | Direct-Hire | $75,000 – $100,000 (Flexible) | Hybrid

Konik is partnering with a manufacturing client that is seeking an Application Engineer to contribute to the sales and servicing of custom industrial equipment. This individual will play a key role in ASME design documentation for project support and developing tools to enhance engineering capabilities.

Application Engineer Responsibilities

• Engineer and design products to meet client specifications and align with company standards.
• Prepare and present detailed equipment proposals, securing customer approval.
• Use SolidWorks to create detailed engineering designs from drawings, sketches, or written instructions.
• Provide specifications to design drafters and oversee the accuracy of their output.
• Develop and maintain software tools, databases, and applications to streamline engineering tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, shop personnel, and external vendors.
• Occasionally travel to customer sites for sales and technical support (

Application Engineer Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with a focus on heat transfer or fluid dynamics, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and heat transfer software.
• SolidWorks expertise, including design and analysis capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, safety guidelines, and procedure manuals.
• Skilled in using measuring tools for precise measurements.

Benefits

• Health (stipend), dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k with discretionary employer matching

Konik is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

Manufacturing