Application Engineer: Solutions Architect & Mentor

PwrQ Holdings LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power seeks an Applications Engineer to provide advanced technical expertise supporting customers, sales teams, and internal departments. You will handle complex applications, develop engineered solutions, mentor juniors, and lead technical discussions throughout the sales and project cycle.

You will review customer specs, create proposals, and collaborate across functions to ensure feasible, cost-effective solutions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 2–5+ years in applications engineering, sales engineering, technical support, or related technical role.
• Must have design and/or field service experience.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Proven experience supporting complex or engineered-to-order product solutions.
• Excellent communication, customer-facing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review complex customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to develop accurate and feasible product solutions.
• Serve as a technical expert for internal teams and key customers, providing guidance on product capabilities, system applications, and integration.
• Create detailed technical proposals, product configurations, and supporting documentation for large or complex projects.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and product management to ensure proposed solutions align with company capabilities and customer needs.
• Recommend alternative designs, cost-effective options, or custom solutions to support customer requirements.
• Support pre-sales activities, including customer presentations, meetings, and technical Q&A sessions.
• Troubleshoot advanced application challenges and assist with resolving customer technical issues.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for tools, templates, workflows, and application processes.
• Prepare and review submittals, manuals, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, product updates, and emerging technologies.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to junior Applications Engineers.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Problem solving

Proposal writing

Project management

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Forgent Power seeks an Applications Engineer to provide advanced technical expertise supporting customers, sales teams, and internal departments. You will handle complex applications, develop engineered solutions, mentor juniors, and lead technical discussions throughout the sales and project cycle.

You will review customer specs, create proposals, and collaborate across functions to ensure feasible, cost-effective solutions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.