Entry-Level Applications Engineer: Hands-on Tech & Clients

Schunk Sonosystems North America; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on mentorship

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Schunk Sonosystems North America is seeking an entry-level Applications Engineer to join a team focused on ultrasonic metal welding technology. You’ll start hands-on with assembly and manufacturing, then transition to a customer-facing role supporting new projects and troubleshooting field challenges.

You’ll learn processes, validate applications, and create training materials while partnering with engineering, design, and sales teams. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for understanding machinery.
• Experience assembling, testing, maintaining, or troubleshooting industrial equipment is valued.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with PCs, Windows, pneumatics, electronics, and PLCs.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience training operators or technicians is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Learn systems by working with the assembly team.
• Develop expertise in ultrasonic metal welding processes and equipment.
• Partner with customers to develop and validate new applications.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues remotely and onsite.
• Support small production runs and process development activities.
• Create technical reports, application documentation, and training materials.
• Serve as a technical resource for engineering, design, and sales teams.
• Participate in customer visits and industry trade shows.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for support and projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schunk Sonosystems North America is seeking an entry-level Applications Engineer to join a team focused on ultrasonic metal welding technology. You’ll start hands-on with assembly and manufacturing, then transition to a customer-facing role supporting new projects and troubleshooting field challenges.

You’ll learn processes, validate applications, and create training materials while partnering with engineering, design, and sales teams. Travel to customer sites may be required.