Field Application Engineer - PCB Rework & Equipment

ACTalent; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Seymour, CT is seeking an Application Engineer to develop PCB rework and repair solutions, install systems at customer sites, and provide hands-on training and support. You will collaborate with customers, perform demonstrations, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment in a dynamic, hands-on role.

The position emphasizes travel, customer interaction, and practical equipment work rather than a desk-based engineering job, with onsite Seymour, CT base and potential

Qualifications

• Hands-on PCB/electronics manufacturing experience.
• Soldering and desoldering with SMT experience.
• Experience installing capital equipment at customer sites.
• Strong customer-facing training and demonstrations.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across North America.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to develop PCB rework/repair solutions.
• Demonstrate equipment capabilities and best practices to customers.
• Install and configure capital equipment at customer sites and validate operation.
• Train customers on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on equipment.
• Support PCB/electronics manufacturing processes with soldering/rework knowledge.
• Manage multiple customer projects with travel and onsite work.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and vendors to resolve issues and improve applications.
• Utilize SolidWorks and CAD tools to support setups and development.
• Provide ongoing customer support and documentation for installations and solutions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

PCB/electronics manufacturing

Soldering/desoldering

Capital equipment install

Customer training

Travel 50%

Onsite work

US citizenship

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Process/CS

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent in Seymour, CT is seeking an Application Engineer to develop PCB rework and repair solutions, install systems at customer sites, and provide hands-on training and support. You will collaborate with customers, perform demonstrations, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment in a dynamic, hands-on role.

The position emphasizes travel, customer interaction, and practical equipment work rather than a desk-based engineering job, with onsite Seymour, CT base and potential