Applications Engineer: Design, Quoting & Projects

Doherty; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Company-paid Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking an Applications Engineer to design initial layouts and provide quotes for processing, conveying, and packaging equipment. You will work with Sales, Operations, and Engineering to meet customer expectations, while maintaining project timelines and accuracy.

Responsibilities include developing concept layouts, reviewing designs with the team and customers, and generating complete engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude or technical inclination.
• Understanding manufacturing processes and job costing is a plus.
• CAD knowledge and familiarity with AutoCAD is required or advantageous.
• Proficiency with MS Excel is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design initial concept layouts of new equipment and systems.
• Prepare quotes and estimates for the Sales Team.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on project specifications.
• Review layouts with Customer and Sales to define scope and solutions.
• Create project documentation including drawings and data sheets.
• Support kick-off meetings and travel to client sites when needed.

Skills

CAD

MS Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Doherty Staffing Solutions in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking an Applications Engineer to design initial layouts and provide quotes for processing, conveying, and packaging equipment. You will work with Sales, Operations, and Engineering to meet customer expectations, while maintaining project timelines and accuracy.

Responsibilities include developing concept layouts, reviewing designs with the team and customers, and generating complete engineering documentation.