Applications Engineer

New York Technology Partners; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Technology Partners in Rochester, NY seeks an Applications Engineer to translate customer requirements into practical automation solutions, developing concepts, pricing, and proposals for automated equipment, tooling, fixtures, and inspection systems.

You will work closely with engineering, sales, and project teams to estimate project costs, support proposals, and ensure accurate quotes, leveraging hands-on toolmaking or machine-building experience to deliver real-world results.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience or technical training is required.
• Experience in tooling, machining, automation, or custom equipment design.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, BOMs, and statements of work.

Responsibilities

• Review specs and SOWs to develop concepts and quotations.
• Prepare proposals, estimates, BOMs, and pricing for automation equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineering on concepts and scopes.
• Support sales with technical input during quotations.
• Participate in quote reviews and customer discussions as needed.
• Assist with equipment concepts, layouts, and design recommendations.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and suppliers for cost data.
• Assemble project handoff packages for engineering and production.

Skills

Tooling

Machining

Machine building

Automation

Manufacturing engineering

Estimating

Custom equipment design

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on training

Tools

CAD Software

MS Office

Job description

we are seeking an Applications Engineer to develop concepts, pricing, and proposals for automated equipment, tooling, fixtures, and inspection systems.

This position is ideal for an experienced Toolmaker, Machine Builder, CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Designer, or Automation Professional looking to leverage their hands-on manufacturing knowledge in a more technical, customer-focused role. You'll work closely with engineering, sales, and project teams to develop practical solutions, estimate project costs, and support customer proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, statements of work, drawings, and other technical documentation to develop project concepts and quotations.
• Prepare proposals, estimates, bills of materials (BOMs), and pricing packages for custom automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gauges.
• Work closely with mechanical and controls engineering teams to develop accurate concepts and project scopes.
• Support sales and business development efforts by providing technical input during the quotation process.
• Participate in quote review meetings and customer discussions as needed.
• Assist with equipment and tooling concepts, layouts, and design recommendations.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and external suppliers to gather technical and cost information.
• Assemble complete project handoff packages for engineering and production teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes, project costing, and proposal development procedures.
• Support project schedules and customer deadlines as required.

Qualifications

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience in tooling, machining, machine building, automation, manufacturing engineering, estimating, or custom equipment design.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, customer specifications, and statements of work.
• Experience creating or working with bills of materials (BOMs), material costing, and project estimates.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, automation systems, or custom machinery.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with CAD software is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Backgrounds

We encourage applications from candidates with experience as:

• Senior Machinist
• CNC Programmer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Machine Builder
• Mechanical Designer
• Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Process Engineer

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate understands how things are built and manufactured and can translate customer requirements into practical solutions and realistic project costs. We value hands-on experience just as much as formal education and are looking for someone who can bring real-world manufacturing knowledge to the quoting and applications process.