Applications Engineer

Colder Products Company; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Colder Products Company is seeking an Applications Engineer in Minnesota to drive innovative fluid-connection solutions. You will lead technical discussions, translate customer needs into CPC capabilities, and work closely with engineering to ensure feasible, manufacturable designs.

You’ll define requirements, craft proposals, and partner with the sales team to win programs while serving as a technical resource for customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or electrical preferred).
• 3+ years of product-related engineering experience.
• 1+ years of customer-facing experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Creo, Pro/E, or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate growth by winning new business through technical expertise and new custom solutions.
• Partner with customers to understand their application needs and match CPC capabilities to deliver optimal solutions.
• Define new custom product requirements and manage them from initiation to delivery.
• Lead conceptual product design, proposals and management with customer expectations.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
• Develop costing and pricing for complex projects.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Creo/Pro/E CAD experience

Product-related engineering experience

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro/E CAD

Job description

Who We Are

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. But what sets us apart? Our people. We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Applications Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate growth at CPC by winning new business through technical expertise and new custom solutions.
• Partner directly with customers to gain an in-depth understanding of their application needs and match these needs with a strong understanding of CPC capabilities to deliver optimal solutions.
• Responsible for new custom product requirements definition
• Responsible for conceptual product design, proposals, and management with customer expectations from initiation to product delivery.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and manufacturability.
• Develop costing and pricing for complex projects.
• Partner with the sales team to develop and deliver winning proposals.
• Serve as a technical resource for internal and external stakeholders.
• Present CPC’s expertise, capabilities, and products to customers and sales channel partners.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive activity aligned with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical or electrical preferred).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in product-related engineering.
• Minimum 1+ years of customer-facing experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience with Creo, Pro/E, or similar CAD software.
• This role may require p to 25%, international and domestic.

Preferred Skills

• Design experience in injection molded, machined, and stamped components
• Design experience in fluid handling
• Proficiency in FEA and/or CFD modeling
• Familiarity with ISO13485

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success. We’ve built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It’s not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 6x in the past 7 years, because we genuinely care about our employees’ growth, well-being, and success. This isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community where you’ll feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do your best work every day.

Growth & Development

We invest in you. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, take on new challenges, or advance your career, we’re here to support you. We offer: Mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Tuition Assistance to support continued education, plus scholarship programs for children of eligible employees. A Co-Op and intern program in partnership with several universities for hands-on industry experience. Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions, from employee loyalty awards to peer-to-peer recognition. Because when you succeed, we all succeed.

Work/Life Balance

We get it – work is important, but so is life outside of it. That’s why CPC ensures you have the time and flexibility to live, recharge, and give back. Our programs include: Multiple paid-time off programs, including vacation, sick time, company-paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid volunteer time to support causes you care about. Paid Parental Leave so you can focus on what matters most. Wellness support, including access to in-person and online advisors for mental, financial, and overall well-being. We believe that a balanced, fulfilled team creates the best workplace.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans.
• Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance for added security.
• Onsite gym & wellness programs to help stay active and healthy.
• Financial Benefits: 401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit-sharing to invest in your future.
• Referral bonuses – get rewarded for connecting talented friends and family to CPC job openings.
• Pay Range: $90,000 – $115,000 Annually
• This range is the pay scale for this role in Minnesota.

Benefits For This Position

• A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance
• Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence
• Paid Time Off, Including 11 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Vacation Days Beginning At 120 Hours Annually
• 48 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws
• 2 Paid Floating Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Tuition Reimbursement, Profit Sharing, On‑Site Gym, Financial Advisor Partnership
• Business Travel Services
• Employee Discounts
• And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

We Are Dover

We are Dover, a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible.

Join Us

If you’re ready to be part of an innovative team that values connection and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Pay Range: $90,000 – $115,000 Annually This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.