Applications Engineer: CAD, Testing & Field Support

GARAGA Overhead Doors; Ponca City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental, Disability, Health, Life, and 

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Garaga is seeking an Applications Engineering Technician to join its engineering team in Ponca City, OK. You will test, evaluate, and optimize garage door systems to meet market requirements, develop wind load packages, support regulatory compliance, and create detailed CAD drawings.

This role blends hands-on work, engineering analysis, and field support, with opportunities to contribute to new product development and supplier collaboration. Start ASAP; full-time, permanent; Mon–Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in garage door systems or building products.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and understanding of industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Test garage doors to meet ANSI/DASMA 108 standards and develop wind load packages.
• Evaluate door systems and components for DASMA compliance and liability risk.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities by evaluating deflection, track gauges and structural elements.
• Perform VA/VE of parts to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop CAD drawings for track assemblies and custom lift applications.
• Provide technical drawings to support production, installation and custom projects.
• Support field installation teams with technical challenges.
• Troubleshoot field issues and develop corrective measures.
• Collaborate on design, development, and testing of new products.
• Test components and verify supplier quality for performance and safety.

Skills

Wind Load Standards

Value Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Garaga is seeking an Applications Engineering Technician to join its engineering team in Ponca City, OK. You will test, evaluate, and optimize garage door systems to meet market requirements, develop wind load packages, support regulatory compliance, and create detailed CAD drawings.

This role blends hands-on work, engineering analysis, and field support, with opportunities to contribute to new product development and supplier collaboration. Start ASAP; full-time, permanent; Mon–Fri schedule.