Applications Engineer

New Haven, CT | Onsite | Local Candidates Only

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Heartline Staffing is recruiting an Applications Engineer for an onsite opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut. This customer-facing technical role combines applications engineering, mechanical problem-solving and technical support while working closely with customers, distributors and cross-functional internal teams.

Position Overview

The Applications Engineer provides technical application support within an inside sales organization and works as part of a five-person Applications Engineering team. The role interacts cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Sales and Customer Service and reports to the Applications/Inside Sales Manager.

Compensation

• $70,000-$85,000 Base Salary
• Compensation Based On Experience
• Relocation Assistance: No

Applications Engineering

• Provide Customer-Facing Technical Application Support
• Apply Mechanical Engineering Knowledge And Mechanical Aptitude To Technical Applications
• Apply Understanding Of Fluid Dynamics To Application Problems
• Troubleshoot Technical And Mechanical Application Issues
• Communicate Technical Concepts Clearly To Customers And End Users
• Support Customers And Distributors With Technical Solutions

Technical & Product Support

• Support Selection, Quoting, Troubleshooting And Application Of Industrial Mechanical Equipment
• Interpret Engineering Information And Technical Requirements
• Support Technical Product Quotations
• Work With Customers, Distributors And Internal Teams To Resolve Application Issues
• Provide Technical Support To Sales And Customer-Facing Teams

Team & Professional Development

• Work As Part Of A Five-Person Applications Engineering Team
• Collaborate Across Engineering, Production, Sales And Customer Service
• Gain Exposure Beyond Engineering Into Manufacturing, Production, Commercial Operations And Business Margins
• Receive Mentoring From Senior Engineers
• Work Within A Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

Travel

• Some Travel Required
• Position Is Onsite In New Haven, CT
• Local Candidates Only
• Relocation Assistance Is Not Offered

Requirements

• Experience Interacting With Customers And Explaining Technical Concepts In Simple Terms REQUIRED
• Mechanical Engineering Background OR Demonstrated Mechanical Aptitude With An Understanding Of Mechanical Engineering And Fluid Dynamics REQUIRED
• Bachelor's Degree OR Demonstrated Technical Aptitude Meeting The Stated Experience Alternative REQUIRED
• Strong Technical Problem-Solving Ability In An Engineering / Application Support Environment REQUIRED
• Ability To Work Onsite In New Haven, CT REQUIRED
• Ability To Meet The Local-Candidate Requirement REQUIRED
• Ability To Travel As Required By The Position REQUIRED

Preferred

• Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• Pump Industry Experience
• Pump Performance Curve Interpretation
• Knowledge Of Pump Construction And Material Selection
• Control Panel Logic Experience
• Municipal Specifications And Bid Process Experience
• CAD / SolidWorks Experience
• Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central ERP Experience

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many engineering professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.