Application Engineer

Job Title: Application EngineerJob Description Join a dynamic team specializing in the manufacturing of surface heaters, temperature controllers, and insulators.

Our products play a vital role in numerous industries by preventing freezing, maintaining critical process temperatures, and more.

We are seeking an Application Engineer to manage sales projects and develop custom heating solutions for diverse customer segments.

Responsibilities * Act as a technical or sales contact during the product development phase for new and ongoing projects with major customers.

* Oversee documentation and approval of customer specifications, and assist in preparing quotes and proposals.

* Engage in sales and technical presentations to prospective or existing customers.

* Coordinate quotes, technical information, dimensions, and other parameters with customers, engineering, manufacturing, and sales team members.

* Manage coordination and transfer of new orders between sales, engineering, customers, and manufacturing to ensure accurate design and compliance with customer specifications.

* Coordinate engineering changes with customers and various departments to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to procedural guidelines.

* Oversee pricing, pricing revisions, shipping schedules, and other parameters based on customer requests.

* Review and send approval drawings from engineering to customers, ensuring timely return and finalization.

* Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and the testing lab to meet development, design, and testing requirements, ensuring on-time delivery and meeting expectations for first article products and prototypes.

* Work with contracted sales partners, distribution partners, and sales personnel to meet customer needs, forecast future needs, and grow the business.

* Act as a key contact to determine new products and materials based on customer interests and communicate these interests to all departments.

* Travel to customers as required for sales/technical presentations, measurements, and discussions of technical parameters.

* Conduct pricing reviews of major accounts and recommend pricing guidelines based on profit information and market pricing.

* Assist inside sales by providing quotes, customer contact, and resolving technical issues.

Essential Skills * Application engineering * Mechanical engineering * Sales engineering * Heating systems knowledge * Semiconductor industry experience * Sales and quoting expertise * Technical support proficiency * Customer interaction and interfacing * Mechanical aptitude * Sales/Application aptitude Additional Skills & Qualifications * Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering with one co-op within a manufacturing environment * Good written and oral communication skills * 1-3 years of technical support or sales experience * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) Work Environment This role is based at the corporate office located in Columbus, OH, with minimal travel to customer sites, approximately 0-5%. The position offers an excellent opportunity for entry-level engineers or those looking to enter the semiconductor or heating industry.

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of COLUMBUS, OH.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in COLUMBUS,OH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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