Senior Applications Engineer - Composite Structural Design Leader

Geotek; Stewartville (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

GEOTEK seeks a Sr. Applications Engineer to lead the design and evolution of engineered composite products for critical infrastructure.

This is a product-focused role for a strong mechanical or structural engineer who owns the design from concept through validation and launch, with high visibility and impact. You will guide development of new composite structural products, perform structural analysis and hand calcs/FEA, review drawings, support testing, and translate requirements into robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in product development or structural design
• Strong background in structural analysis and performance-based design
• Experience working through product validation and testing cycles
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new composite structural products and enhancements to existing product lines
• Translate performance requirements into engineered design solutions
• Perform structural analysis and calculations (hand calcs, FEA, modeling, etc.)
• Guide prototype builds, validation testing, and product qualification
• Interpret lab and field test data to drive design decisions
• Create and review engineering drawings, documentation, and technical specifications
• Support technical conversations with customers and internal stakeholders
• Identify product innovation opportunities and drive continuous improvement
• This role blends product engineering, structural design, and technical collaboration

Skills

Structural design

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

CAD tools

Job description

GEOTEK seeks a Sr. Applications Engineer to lead the design and evolution of engineered composite products for critical infrastructure.

This is a product-focused role for a strong mechanical or structural engineer who owns the design from concept through validation and launch, with high visibility and impact. You will guide development of new composite structural products, perform structural analysis and hand calcs/FEA, review drawings, support testing, and translate requirements into robust