Applications Engineer

Omni Technologies; Greendale (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Birthday off

Weekends off

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

EAP

HSA

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Omni Technologies is seeking an Applications Engineer to translate customer equipment challenges into manufacturable polymer component solutions. You will partner with customers and the sales team to define requirements, evaluate conditions, and recommend materials and manufacturing methods, supporting feasibility, quoting, prototyping, and production launches.

You will develop and refine 3D CAD designs, conduct DFMs with tooling and production teams, and communicate clear technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics engineering or related field.
• 3–10 years engineering experience in manufacturing, product development, or applications engineering.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software and interpretation of drawings.
• Strong understanding of DFM, tooling, and production processes.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical recommendations for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Knowledge of engineered polymers or molding processes preferred.
• Experience supporting RFQs, quotations, feasibility reviews, prototypes, and launches.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers and Sales to define requirements, operating conditions, performance targets and project constraints.
• Evaluate applications and recommend materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
• Develop or refine 3D CAD designs and engineering drawings for custom solutions.
• Conduct DFM reviews with tooling, machining, molding, and production teams.
• Provide technical input for customer quotations and cost estimates.
• Coordinate prototypes, trials, testing, and validation; adjust designs as needed.
• Support new product introduction from inquiry through production readiness and launch.

Skills

3D CAD interpretation

DFM knowledge

Engineering design communication

Customer requirements analysis

Prototyping support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary: The Applications Engineer translates customer equipment challenges and application requirements into practical, manufacturable polymer component solutions. Serving as a technical partner to customers and the sales team, this role evaluates application conditions, recommends materials and manufacturing methods, develops or refines 3D designs, and supports feasibility, quoting, prototyping, and production launch. The position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to deliver solutions that meet performance, lead-time, quality, and cost expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with customers and Sales to define application requirements, operating conditions, performance targets, drawings, specifications, and project constraints.
• Evaluate customer equipment and component applications, including wear, abrasion, chemical exposure, temperature, load, motion, sanitation, and service life as applicable.
• Recommend appropriate polymer materials, durometers, additives, tolerances, and manufacturing processes based on application needs and technical feasibility.
• Develop, modify, and review 3D CAD models, component designs, assemblies, and engineering drawings for custom molded or machined solutions.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with tooling, machining, molding, and production teams to improve feasibility, repeatability, quality, and cost.
• Provide technical input for customer quotations, including concept evaluation, material and process selection, tooling requirements, assumptions, risks, and cost estimates.
• Prepare and communicate technical recommendations, product concepts, design alternatives, and supporting documentation to internal teams and customers.
• Coordinate prototypes, samples, trials, testing, and validation; evaluate results against customer requirements and recommend design adjustments.
• Support new product introduction from inquiry and concept through design approval, tooling, production readiness, and initial customer feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related engineering field required.
• 3–10 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, product development, applications engineering, or technical customer support.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or comparable platform) and interpretation of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), component design, tooling, and production processes.
• Ability to evaluate technical customer requirements and communicate clear, practical recommendations to both engineering and nontechnical audiences.
• Knowledge of engineered polymers, urethanes, silicones, elastomers, material properties, or custom molding processes preferred.
• Experience supporting RFQs, technical quotations, feasibility reviews, prototypes, and product launches.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for added flexibility
• Your birthday off
• Weekends off
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free mental health support through our EAP
• HSA and life insurance options
• Generous PTO, paid holidays
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement to support your career growth