Applications Engineer

T Wright Corp; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Nuclear | QualTech NP Cincinnati is seeking an Applications Engineer to join the Cincinnati, Ohio team. You will support pre-sales activities, analyze requirements, and prepare technical and commercial proposals to win new business across nuclear products and services.

The role reports to Inside Sales Manager and requires collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Travel to customer sites may be needed to support technical implementation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4–6 years of related experience in applications engineering or similar roles.
• Experience supporting pre-sales activities, cost estimation, and proposal development.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into system plans and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and standards to develop clear, concise proposals.
• Develop technical compliance matrices with scope and clarifications.
• Provide innovative solutions to engineering problems and prepare cost estimates.
• Support pre-sales meetings, site visits, and customer discussions.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and vendors to meet requirements.

Skills

analytical skills

communication skills

presentation skills

travel to customer sites

customer-facing

pre-sales support

cost estimation

proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an Applications Engineer to join our Cincinnati, Ohio team!

Application Engineers at the Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division QualTech NP Cincinnati location supports the development and delivery of product and service solutions by combining technical expertise with customer-facing skills to assist in pre-sales activities, cost estimation, and proposal development. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop solutions, and prepare technical and commercial proposals that secures future business across a wide range of products and services. As an Applications Engineer, you will play a vital role within the assigned business segment supporting profitable growth in a dynamic industry. This position reports to the Inside Sales Manager and requires interaction with customers, suppliers, operations, quality assurance, outside sales and management to support both domestic and international products and services for the Nuclear Industry.

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary Information

$ 76,200.00 - 85,000.00 per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge

• Analyzing customer requirements, specifications and associated industry standards and developing clear, concise and accurate proposals ensuring compliance with customer purchasing requirements.
• Developing thorough and detailed technical compliance matrices with necessary clarifications and/or exceptions defining the scope of work.
• Providing innovative, practical solutions to advance technical engineering problems.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates, including identifying vendors to source materials and services needed to execute the work.
• Supporting pre-sales meetings, walk-downs or site visits, and customer discussions.
• Maintaining effective customer & vendor communications, ensuring that all requirements and expectations are addressed effectively and timely.
• Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, varied and highly regulated environment.

What You Bring

• Due to the nature of work performed at this site, incumbents must be a U.S. Person.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, Electrical or Mechanical preferred.
• Four (4) to Six (6) years of related experience in applications engineering, technical sales support or related engineering roles.
• Experience supporting pre-sales activities, cost estimation, and proposal development.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into system plans and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to customer and engineering challenges.
• Effective communication skills for presenting to customers and working across cross-functional teams.Ability to travel to customer sites as needed for technical support and implementation activities.
• Commitment to continuous learning, technical skill development and collaborative teamwork.
• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• Capable of coordinating multiple responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic engineering processes and procedures and experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Attention to detail is a must
• Proficient is use of Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Nuclear | QualTech NP Cincinnati

Curtiss-Wright Nuclear focuses on the provision of products and services to the commercial nuclear power industry and Department of Energy facilities. QualTech NP, a product and service brand of Curtiss-Wright Nuclear, is the nuclear power industry's leading provider of environmental qualification and commercial grade dedication services. With over 40 years of international experience, Curtiss-Wright Nuclear continues to supply products and services that are designed to ensure optimal plant performance and guarantee public safety for the existing fleet of operating plants and the development of the next generation plants.

To learn more, please visit us at https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/qualtech-np/default.aspx

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.