Application engineer

Job Title: Application Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Applications Engineer with a mechanical engineering to support our engineering team. This role involves both customer interaction and CAD design work, primarily focusing on generating concepts, gathering technical information, and assisting in the preparation of accurate project quotes. The ideal candidate will have experience with SolidWorks and be comfortable collaborating with customers to gather necessary requirements, as well as working independently on design concepts and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to gather essential technical information for project requirements.

• Request facility layouts, part drawings, or any relevant information to facilitate the design process.

• Present concepts and designs to customers, ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Address customer inquiries and provide necessary updates throughout the process.

• Utilize SolidWorks to design conceptual solutions based on customer requirements.

• Develop preliminary design concepts, ensuring they meet functional specifications while keeping an eye on cost-effective solutions.

• Work closely with internal teams to review and refine designs.

• Generate third-party quotes or estimates to assist in the proposal process.

• Provide enough detail for accurate cost estimation, while leaving final fixture design, detailing, and other advanced engineering work to the dedicated engineering team.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (2D/3D modeling, assemblies, and part design).

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact confidently with customers.

• Experience in CAD design, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with preparing and evaluating project quotes and estimates.

• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing processes or systems integration.

• Familiarity with other CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, etc.).

• Previous experience in a customer-facing engineering role is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a clean production floor setting, testing areas to install and troubleshoot machines, and office space where engineers can design. The company offers a growing environment with consistent business and projects, respected in the automotive automation world, making it an excellent place for an engineer to advance their career. Benefits include a good 401k match and three weeks of paid time off.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Featured benefits

Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Disability insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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