[Remote] Sales Application Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Carnegie Search is hiring an Applications Engineer for an established manufacturer of engineered industrial machinery and material-processing equipment. The role serves as the technical link between customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing by evaluating applications, configuring machinery, developing technical solutions, and providing support throughout the equipment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers and the sales team to understand application requirements, operating conditions, and equipment specifications
• Evaluate customer applications involving material processing, size reduction, bulk solids, wastewater, recycling, manufacturing, and other industrial processes
• Determine the appropriate equipment configuration based on material characteristics, throughput requirements, desired output, and operating environment
• Perform engineering calculations related to horsepower, torque, capacity, equipment sizing, and mechanical components
• Review customer drawings, specifications, layouts, and technical requirements
• Develop technical proposals, equipment specifications, and supporting documentation for customer quotations
• Work closely with mechanical designers and engineers on modifications and custom equipment solutions
• Coordinate with manufacturing and shop personnel to ensure equipment is designed and built according to customer requirements
• Assist with testing customer materials and evaluating equipment performance
• Provide technical support to customers throughout the quoting, engineering, manufacturing, and delivery process
• Troubleshoot application and equipment issues and recommend practical engineering solutions
• Participate in continuous product and process improvement initiatives

Skills

• Experience working with industrial machinery, engineered equipment, material handling, process equipment, or mechanical systems
• Good understanding of mechanical components such as motors, controls, process systems and the like
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and equipment layouts
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand how machinery and systems operate in real-world industrial environments
• Ability to analyze customer requirements and translate them into practical equipment solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable communicating directly with customers, sales representatives, engineers, vendors, and manufacturing personnel
• Ability to manage multiple customer applications and projects simultaneously
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline preferred

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