Application Engineer I

The Applications Engineer I is an entry‑level technical role responsible for supporting product applications, assisting customers and sales teams, and contributing to application development efforts. The role emphasizes learning, technical execution, and collaboration across functions. Success is measured by quality of technical support, responsiveness, accuracy of application guidance, and growth in engineering competency.

Job Description

Role Overview The Applications Engineer I provides technical and application support for products and solutions, serving as a bridge between engineering, sales, and customers. This entry‑level role focuses on learning product capabilities, supporting customer applications, assisting with technical evaluations, and contributing to application development and documentation. The Applications Engineer I works under close supervision while building foundational technical, analytical, and customer‑facing skills. This position is ideal for early‑career engineers seeking hands‑on experience in product applications, customer support, and solution development. Key Responsibilities Application & Technical Support Support customers and internal teams with product application questions and basic technical guidance Assist with product selection, configuration, and application recommendations Help troubleshoot application and performance issues under guidance from senior engineers Engineering & Product Collaboration Collaborate with engineering teams to understand product design, specifications, and performance characteristics Support testing, evaluation, and validation of products in customer or lab environments Assist with product improvements by documenting application feedback and performance data Sales & Customer Support Provide technical support to sales teams during the pre‑sales and post‑sales process Assist with preparation of technical proposals, presentations, and application documentation Participate in customer meetings, demonstrations, or site visits as needed Documentation & Process Support Assist in preparing application notes, technical documentation, and training materials Maintain accurate records of customer requirements, applications, and support activities Follow established engineering processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) 0–1 year of engineering, applications, or technical support experience (internships and co‑ops included) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Fundamental understanding of engineering principles relevant to the product domain Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to learn technical products and applications quickly Effective written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD or engineering tools preferred Ability to work independently with guidance and collaboratively in a team environment Customer‑focused mindset with attention to detail

Technical – T1 Organizational Impact • Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using basic technical principles • Entry-level technical contributor; follows standard processes and works under supervision • Failure to achieve results typically requires allocation of additional resources and may result in additional financial expense • Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope Communication & Influence • Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement Innovation & Complexity • May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in technical/business systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area • Problems are routine, drawing from standard procedures and basic analysis, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures Leadership & Talent Management • N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self-development Knowledge & Experience • Requires understanding of basic context of technical and business environment, typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience