Applications Engineer

Michael Page; Geneva (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) with company match

PTO progression

Hybrid schedule after onboarding

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Applications Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting customer-driven industrial solutions. You will work at the intersection of sales, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver customized solutions and coordinate project execution across departments.

The role offers exposure to technically complex applications, opportunities to interact with customers, and a hybrid work model after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• 2-5 years of engineering experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, process systems, or related industries.
• CAD experience and ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and develop technical solutions to meet application needs.
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations and product selection activities.
• Create technical proposals, quotations, and solution recommendations.
• Estimate project costs using engineering analysis, historical data, and company tools.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales teams, and internal departments.
• Coordinate project handoffs to engineering teams upon order receipt.
• Support product testing, data collection, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and customer training.
• Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and occasional field support activities.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines and priorities.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering tools, processes, and documentation.

Skills

Customer-facing

Multi-project management

Self-starter

Team-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SAP

Job description

We are seeking an Applications Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting customer-driven industrial solutions. This position combines engineering, technical sales support, and project coordination, allowing engineers to work directly with customers to develop customized solutions while serving as a key link between sales, engineering, and manufacturing

Our client is a long-established manufacturer of engineered nozzles, valves, and spray technology solutions serving a wide variety of industrial markets. Known for its stability, family-oriented culture, and commitment to innovation, the company continues to expand into new industries while investing in engineering talent and advanced customer solutions.This opportunity offers exposure to highly technical and complex applications, providing engineers with the chance to work on diverse projects across multiple industries while developing expertise in customized engineered products.

Description

• Review customer requirements and develop technical solutions to meet application needs
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Perform engineering calculations and product selection activities
• Create technical proposals, quotations, and solution recommendations
• Estimate project costs using engineering analysis, historical data, and company tools
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales teams, and internal departments
• Coordinate project handoffs to engineering teams upon order receipt
• Support product testing, data collection, and performance evaluations
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and customer training
• Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and occasional field support activities
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines and priorities
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering tools, processes, and documentation

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
• 2-5 years of engineering experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, process systems, or related industries
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• CAD experience required
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pumps, skids, fluid handling, spray systems, nozzles, or chemical processing equipment
• SAP experience
• AutoCAD or Inventor experience
• Background supporting technical sales, applications engineering, or customer solution development

Job Offer

• Annual discretionary bonus, historically around $6,000
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO progression based on tenure
• Hybrid schedule available after onboarding and training period
• Stable organization with long-term career growth opportunities

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.