Application Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Waseca (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

PTO

401k matching

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a manufacturing client to hire an Application Engineer in Waseca, MN. You will design products with SolidWorks, prepare equipment proposals, and support sales and service of custom industrial equipment, including ASME design documentation.

Requires a bachelor’s in engineering (heat transfer or fluid dynamics), 3+ years’ experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and heat transfer software, and independent problem-solving. Hybrid, direct-hire with $75k–$100k salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with heat transfer or fluid dynamics focus.
• Minimum three years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and heat transfer software.
• SolidWorks expertise including design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design products to meet client specs and standards.
• Prepare and present equipment proposals for customer approval.
• Use SolidWorks to create detailed designs from drawings or sketches.
• Provide specifications to drafters and review outputs for accuracy.
• Develop and maintain software tools, databases, and apps to streamline tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, shop personnel and vendors.
• Travel to customer sites for sales and technical support (<5%).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (heat transfer or fluid dynamics)

Tools

SolidWorks

Heat transfer software

MS Office

Job description

Application Engineer 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 (<5%).

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.

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