Applications Engineer: Process Optimization & Onsite

Actalent; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Personal time off

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Process Engineer / Applications Engineer in Seymour, CT to work with customers, translate needs into practical engineering solutions, and collaborate with internal teams to improve manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes on-site support, travel to customer facilities, and hands-on problem solving across equipment and tooling projects. Strong communication and CAD proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering background with exposure to manufacturing.
• Experience in applications engineering or a similar customer-facing role.
• Proficiency with CAD tools to support equipment development.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand their manufacturing processes, technical challenges, and equipment requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to design and develop appropriate equipment and tooling solutions.
• Learn and maintain a strong understanding of the company’s equipment, technology, and applications.
• Support customers remotely by answering technical questions, resolving application issues, and providing guidance on equipment use.
• Travel to customer facilities as needed to provide onsite support, troubleshoot applications, and evaluate manufacturing processes.

Skills

Process engineering

Customer-facing

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Actalent seeks a Process Engineer / Applications Engineer in Seymour, CT to work with customers, translate needs into practical engineering solutions, and collaborate with internal teams to improve manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes on-site support, travel to customer facilities, and hands-on problem solving across equipment and tooling projects. Strong communication and CAD proficiency are essential for success.