Mechanical Applications Engineer — Solutions & Proposals

LinkedIn; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

LinkedIn seeks experienced Mechanical Applications and Solutions Engineers for a one-time, project-based interview on a contract basis. You will discuss real-world workflows across feasibility analysis, solution scoping, troubleshooting, and technical sales support, drawing on practical, in-production experience.

The engagement is remote, paid at $100/hr (prorated for the 45-minute task). Candidates should demonstrate detailed, step-by-step explanations of how they work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical applications engineering and customer solution development
• Experience evaluating feasibility, sizing, and solution fit
• Experience in troubleshooting field issues and guiding to resolution
• Experience estimating costs and preparing technical proposals or bids

Responsibilities

• Explain how you evaluate feasibility, sizing, and solution fit.
• Describe troubleshooting field issues and technical resolutions.
• Translate customer problems into actionable design or product feedback.
• Estimate costs, scope solutions, and prepare proposals or bids.
• Walk through application intake, feasibility analysis, solution scoping, troubleshooting, design feedback, estimating, proposal development, and technical sales support.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Customer solution development

Workflow explanations

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

CAD

PLM

Estimating tools

Spreadsheets

Simulation tools

Proposal platforms

Job description

LinkedIn seeks experienced Mechanical Applications and Solutions Engineers for a one-time, project-based interview on a contract basis. You will discuss real-world workflows across feasibility analysis, solution scoping, troubleshooting, and technical sales support, drawing on practical, in-production experience.

The engagement is remote, paid at $100/hr (prorated for the 45-minute task). Candidates should demonstrate detailed, step-by-step explanations of how they work.