Mechanical Engineer / Applications Specialist – Industrial Equipment

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Town of Richfield (WI); Presencial; USD 77.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full benefits package

Onsite work

Descripción de la vacante

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Washington County, WI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Applications Specialist for an on-site role in industrial equipment. The position combines technical sales consulting with hands-on mechanical system design, offering up to $85,000 base salary plus incentives and a full benefits package.

You will engage with clients 20-25 times daily, tailor thermal and fluid systems, generate rapid quotes using CPQ tools, and coordinate with sales and manufacturing to meet

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience with 2+ years in technical sales/applications.
• Ability to manage high-volume client interactions (20-25 daily).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to translate engineering concepts into business value.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical client consultations: manage 20-25 daily interactions via phone, email, and video.
• Specify custom thermal/fluid systems for client needs.
• Generate rapid technical quotes and ROI-based proposals.
• Perform blueprint review and value engineering on customer designs.
• Bridge sales and plant floor: align quotes with lead times and fabrication limits.
• Present detailed technical specs to client executives for approvals.

Conocimientos

Technical sales

Client engagement

Communication skills

Engineering fundamentals

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CPQ software

Automated quoting tools

Descripción del empleo

Mechanical Engineer / Applications Specialist - Industrial Equipment

Up to $85,000 Base Salary + Performance Incentives Washington County Area Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $85,000 starting base salary (commensurate with technical sales and application depth) + performance incentive bonuses + full corporate benefits package.


• Work Pattern/Schedule: Standard daytime hours, 100% onsite in a clean, modern facility with a collaborative, drama-free culture.


• Environment & Company Profile: Financially rock-solid manufacturer of industrial thermal and environmental technologies backed by a legendary 40-year history of zero layoffs and recession-proof product demand.


• Core Functional Scope: 75% technical sales consulting and client engagement / 25% mechanical system design, high-volume quote engineering (20-25 daily consultations), and automated proposal generation.


• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), 5+ years mechanical engineering experience with 2+ years in technical sales/applications, US work authorization, and a 45-minute daily commute to Washington County, WI.

If you are a mechanical engineer who feels trapped in a quiet drafting cube and wants a career path that leverages your interpersonal skills, this direct-hire role offers an exceptional professional home. The employer is a financially rock-solid, premier manufacturer of sustainable industrial technologies that pay for themselves in under a year. Backed by a legendary 40-year history of zero layoffs, they offer a collaborative, drama-free, "no-politics" culture built on professional autonomy and long-term tenure.

In this high-visibility position, you won't be bogged down in tedious administrative data entry. The company uses advanced, automated engineering software that streamlines the quoting and proposal process, letting you focus on solving complex engineering challenges for clients. Operating out of a clean, modern facility, you will serve as the critical technical bridge between global industrial clients, field sales teams, and the on-site manufacturing floor—enjoying the rare peace of mind that comes with recession-proof product demand.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Lead Technical Client Consultations: Manage 20-25 daily technical client interactions via phone, email, and virtual meetings, serving as the primary engineering authority to solve application challenges.


• Specify Custom Thermal/Fluid Systems: Apply thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural engineering concepts to configure custom equipment packages tailored to client operational needs.


• Generate Rapid Technical Quotes: Utilize automated software tools to quickly generate accurate commercial quotes, system proposals, and return-on-investment (ROI) payback models.


• Perform Blueprint & Value Engineering: Analyze customer blueprints, specs, and operational data to deliver value-engineered design modifications to internal sales reps and end users.


• Bridge Sales & Plant Floor: Collaborate with internal production and manufacturing engineers to ensure quoted custom assemblies align with plant lead times and fabrication limits.


• Present to Client Executives: Present detailed technical specifications and compliance data to client plant managers and engineering executives to advance project approvals.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Engineering Foundation: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or closely related four-year engineering field.


• Engineering & Sales Background: 5+ years of practical mechanical engineering experience paired with 2+ years of direct technical inside sales, proposal writing, or applications engineering.


• High-Volume Client Engagement: Demonstrated ability to manage high consultation volumes (20-25 daily client touchpoints) in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong Commercial Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical formulas into clear financial and operational benefits.


• Stable Work Tenure: Progressive professional record showcasing career commitment, accountability, and multi-year stays with past employers.


• Local Commute Radius: Resident established within a comfortable 45-minute daily drive of the Washington County / Germantown / Richfield, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Thermal & Fluid Systems Expertise: Practical background in industrial heat exchangers, combustion systems, commercial HVAC networks, or fluid handling equipment.


• Automated Quoting / CPQ Tools: Direct experience using Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software platforms or automated engineering configurators.


• Value-Engineering & ROI Modeling: Experience calculating energy consumption savings and financial payback cycles for industrial capital equipment.