Experienced Application Engineer

Dynacast International; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynacast International is seeking an Applications Engineer in Wisconsin to bridge engineering, sales, and customers. You will design solutions, optimize applications, and deliver top-tier customer support across varied use cases.

With 8-10+ years in the field, you will mentor junior engineers, contribute to product roadmaps, and produce technical documentation while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8-10+ years in applications or solutions engineering.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and multi-projects.
• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional light lifting of office items.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to understand requirements and align solutions.
• Lead application development, testing, and validation for use cases.
• Serve as subject matter expert in pre- and post-sales engagements with presentations and demos.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and engineering for seamless delivery.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, notes, and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote learning and innovation.
• Support product roadmap with customer and market insights.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The Applications Engineer serves as a technical expert and strategic partner, bridging the gap between engineering, sales, and customers. The Applications Engineer will leverage deep technical knowledge to design solutions, optimize applications, and deliver outstanding customer support.

Specific Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to understand technical requirements, challenges, and objectives, providing solutions that align with business needs.
• Lead application development, testing, and validation of solutions for customer-specific use cases.
• Act as a subject matter expert during pre-sales and post-sales engagements, delivering presentations, demonstrations, and technical support.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product development, and engineering teams to ensure seamless solution delivery.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical resolutions for complex customer issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, application notes, and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to inform strategy.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise and promoting a culture of learning and innovation.
• Support product roadmap planning by providing customer and market insights to the product management team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related field);
• 8-10+ years of experience in applications engineering, solutions engineering, or a related technical role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods
• Occasional light lifting of office items

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or other protected status.