Entry-Level Applications Engineer: Hands-On Training & Travel

Air Comfort, Inc; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in Wilmington, MA is seeking an Applications Engineer on the Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer Track.

You’ll start by learning the equipment alongside the assembly team and then move into a customer-facing role to support new projects and troubleshoot field challenges. You will develop expertise in ultrasonic metal welding, validate processes, and help customers achieve success with advanced manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity about machinery operation.
• Experience assembling, testing, maintaining, or troubleshooting industrial equipment is valued.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with PCs, Windows environments, pneumatics, electronics, and PLCs.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.

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-related issues remotely and onsite.
• Support small production runs and process development activities.
• Create technical reports, application documentation, and customer training materials.
• Serve as a technical resource for internal engineering, design, and sales teams.
• Participate in customer visits and industry trade shows.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for support and project work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology/Engineering

Tools

Windows PCs

Pneumatics

Electronics

PLCs

MS Office

Job description

Air Comfort, Inc. in Wilmington, MA is seeking an Applications Engineer on the Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer Track.

You’ll start by learning the equipment alongside the assembly team and then move into a customer-facing role to support new projects and troubleshoot field challenges. You will develop expertise in ultrasonic metal welding, validate processes, and help customers achieve success with advanced manufacturing solutions.