Applications Engineer
Brief Description
Leverage your engineering skills in a dynamic, customer-focused role where you'll tackle real-world sealing challenges. Collaborate with products such as gaskets, O-rings, and thermal materials while working closely with customers and internal teams.
Requirements
Applications Engineer (Entry-Level)
Ready to apply your mechanical engineering knowledge to real-world solutions?
We're seeking a curious, hands-on Applications Engineer to assist with customer challenges using innovative sealing solutions.
Responsibilities include:
- Directly working with customers to understand applications and recommend solutions
- Learning and applying products like gaskets, O-rings, EMI shielding, thermal materials, and Gore vents
- Reviewing drawings, specs, and technical requirements
- Aiding in designing part-level solutions based on manufacturing capabilities
- Supporting technical quotes, answering engineering questions, and collaborating with sales
- Researching materials, competitors, and alternative solutions
- Documenting insights and contributing to smarter, faster decision-making
This role offers structured training, hands-on experience, and mentorship to support your growth into a confident applications engineer.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 0-3 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops count!)
- Familiarity with CAD tools like SolidWorks or AutoCAD
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Clear communication and a customer-centric mindset
What We’re Looking For
- Individuals who love understanding how things work
- Those who enjoy asking questions and continuing to learn
- Collaborators who take initiative and follow through
Work Environment
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on computers, phones, and logistics systems
- Occasional standing and walking to interact with colleagues, suppliers, or while moving through office and manufacturing areas
- Occasionally lifting, carrying, or moving boxes, documents, or materials up to 25 pounds
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment
- Requires close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus when reviewing shipment documentation, system data, and customs paperwork
- Must be able to hear and communicate clearly for phone conversations, video calls, and in-person collaboration
- Occasional bending, reaching, or stooping to access files, supplies, or materials
- Ability to work in both office and production environments may involve moderate noise levels, temperature variation, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
Pay
Salary ranges for this position are determined based upon the job location and can be adjusted based upon experience, reflecting our commitment to valuing the expertise and contributions of our individual team members.