Application Engineer III

Application Engineer III Engineer Solutions. Solve Customer Challenges. At Cyclonaire, we solve complex material handling challenges for customers across a wide range of industries. We're looking for engineers who enjoy tackling difficult problems, taking ownership of their work, collaborating with others, and always doing the right thing. If you're energized by finding practical solutions and helping customers succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

What This Position Is Not

This is a mechanical engineering position focused on industrial pneumatic conveying and material handling systems. This is not a software engineering, computer engineering, IT, networking, application development, or technical support role. Candidates with backgrounds or interests in mechanical engineering, industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, material handling systems, process equipment, or capital equipment environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The Application Engineer III independently evaluates customer application requirements and develops engineered solutions for pneumatic conveying and bulk material handling systems. This position partners closely with Business Development Managers, customers, independent sales representatives, and internal teams to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and develop technical proposals that align customer needs with Cyclonaire's capabilities. The Application Engineer III serves as a technical resource throughout the sales process and is responsible for managing complex application opportunities from initial evaluation through project handoff. This role applies advanced engineering knowledge, sound judgment, and industry expertise to develop optimized solutions, support customer testing, and drive successful project outcomes. This position carries out its responsibilities in alignment with Cyclonaire's Core Values and commitment to delivering exceptional customer solutions.

What You'll Do

• Independently evaluate customer applications and process requirements, including material characteristics, conveying rates, system layouts, and operational objectives.
• Design and recommend complete pneumatic conveying and bulk material handling solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations and equipment sizing using PneuCalc and other engineering tools.
• Create process flow diagrams, technical drawings, and proposal documentation.
• Develop detailed quotations and proposals using QuoteWerks.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations and technical specifications.
• Lead technical discussions with customers, Business Development Managers, and independent sales representatives.
• Serve as a technical resource during customer meetings, presentations, and solution reviews.
• Manage customer opportunities, workflows, and documentation within Salesforce CRM.
• Create order documentation and support project initiation activities.
• Participate in customer and project kickoff meetings.
• Oversee and support material testing activities, including setup, testing, analysis, and recommendations.
• Identify technical risks and recommend optimized solutions.
• Mentor and support less experienced Application Engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of application engineering processes, tools, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• 4-7 years of engineering experience in industrial equipment, material handling systems, manufacturing, process engineering, automation, or related industries.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently evaluate customer requirements and develop engineered solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with customers, sales teams, and internal departments.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: Pneumatic conveying systems, Bulk solids handling, Material handling systems, Industrial equipment, Process engineering, Manufacturing operations, Capital equipment, Industrial automation equipment, Mechanical system design, Equipment sizing and selection, Customer-facing engineering or technical sales support.

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Salesforce CRM, QuoteWerks, PneuCalc or similar engineering calculation tools.

Why Join Cyclonaire?

At Cyclonaire, you'll have the opportunity to solve complex customer challenges while helping manufacturers improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. You'll work alongside talented professionals, influence customer success, and contribute to innovative solutions used across a variety of industries.

Our Core Values

• You Can't Be Awesome Without Doing Something Hard: We embrace challenges, push through obstacles, and continuously strive for growth. We believe meaningful accomplishments come from doing the difficult work required to achieve exceptional results.
• An Attitude of Ownership: We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes. We act in the best interest of our customers, teammates, and company while holding ourselves accountable for delivering results.
• It Takes a Team: Success is achieved through collaboration, communication, and mutual support. We work together across departments and disciplines to solve problems and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
• Do the Right Thing: Integrity guides everything we do. We are honest, ethical, respectful, and committed to making decisions that reflect our values, even when no one is watching.

Work Environment & Travel

This position may be based remotely or from Cyclonaire's York, Nebraska facility. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for customer visits, testing activities, training, and business needs. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Cyclonaire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.