Applications Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental

401k matching

Paid time off

Education assistance

Safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Actalent in Maple Grove, MN seeks an Applications Engineer to bridge customers, sales, and engineering, guiding selection, design, and development of engineered solutions. On-site training for 1–3 months, then hybrid work arrangements may apply.

The role emphasizes evaluating specs, creating technical proposals, and delivering clear communication to stakeholders while supporting product development and field start-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years in an engineering role with demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Experience translating customer requirements into engineered solutions.
• Proficient with CAD systems for design review.
• Strong communication of technical concepts to customers and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience reviewing drawings and specifications for accuracy.
• Exposure to sales engineering concepts helpful.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer specs and requirements to propose optimal solutions.
• Develop equipment selections, sizing calculations, and proposals.
• Provide application guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability.
• Prepare submittals, performance docs, and design communication reports.
• Assist commissioning, troubleshoot field issues, and startup support.
• Deliver technical training to customers, sales reps, and staff.
• Gather customer feedback to inform new product development.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits, events to assess needs.
• Manage about five active projects simultaneously.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Technical communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Job Title: Applications Engineer

The Applications Engineer supports the selection, application, design, and technical development of engineered solutions. This role acts as the technical bridge between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver optimized, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet performance requirements and project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements to recommend optimal technical solutions.
• Develop equipment selections, sizing calculations, and detailed technical proposals.
• Support sales representatives and customers by providing application guidance and technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure proposed solutions are manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Prepare submittals, performance documentation, and technical reports that clearly communicate design intent and system capabilities.
• Assist with commissioning support, troubleshooting, and resolution of field issues to ensure successful system startup and operation.
• Provide technical training to customers, sales representatives, and internal personnel on products, applications, and system design.
• Support new product development efforts by sharing customer feedback, application insights, and market trends with internal teams.
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and industry events to understand application needs and represent the organizations technical capabilities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, typically handling around five active projects at any given time in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering function with demonstrated technical aptitude to fulfill and learn the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience interpreting customer requirements and developing engineered solutions that meet performance and cost targets.
• Experience utilizing CAD systems for design, layout, or review of mechanical components and systems.
• Experience reviewing mechanical drawings, specifications, and project documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to present solutions clearly to customers, representatives, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently both in the office and outside the office while managing multiple concurrent projects.
• with exposure to mechanical design, application engineering, and sales engineering concepts.
• Proficiency in equipment selection, project management, and preparation of technical proposals.
• Ability to evaluate customer specifications and translate them into practical, manufacturable solutions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding or exposure to Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Refrigeration, and Chillers is preferred.
• Experience in HVAC-related applications and systems is beneficial.
• Familiarity with application engineering practices and mechanical design tools.
• Comfort working closely with sales teams and customers in a support or sales engineering capacity.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach to learning new technologies and expanding technical expertise.

Work Environment

This role requires working on-site at a facility in Maple Grove for the first 1 to 3 months for training, collaboration, and onboarding. After this initial period, there may be opportunities for a hybrid or more remote work arrangement, depending on business needs and performance. The work environment is fast paced, with the expectation of managing several projects at once, typically around five concurrent projects. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, interaction with customers and representatives, and periodic visits to customer sites or industry events.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Group term life insurance coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
• 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
• 401k matching
• Company paid events
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Education assistance program

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Maple Grove,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.