Applications Engineer - Pre-Sales & Solutions Expert

States Manufacturing Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Application Engineer to provide advanced technical expertise for customers, sales teams, and internal departments throughout complex applications and engineered solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, prepare technical proposals, and lead discussions on product capabilities, system integration, and requirements to ensure high-quality support during the sales and project cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2–5+ years in applications engineering, sales engineering, or related technical role.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Design and/or field service experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP/CRM or quoting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications to develop accurate product solutions.
• Serve as technical expert for internal teams and customers, guiding capabilities and integration.
• Create detailed technical proposals and supporting documentation for projects.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to align solutions with customer needs.
• Recommend alternative designs or cost-effective options for projects.
• Support pre-sales activities, including customer presentations and Q&A sessions.
• Troubleshoot advanced application challenges and assist with issues.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for tools, templates, workflows, and processes.
• Prepare and review submittals, manuals, and technical drawings and documents.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and product updates.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior Applications Engineers.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Customer-facing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forgent Power in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Application Engineer to provide advanced technical expertise for customers, sales teams, and internal departments throughout complex applications and engineered solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, prepare technical proposals, and lead discussions on product capabilities, system integration, and requirements to ensure high-quality support during the sales and project cycle.