Job Description
Job DescriptionApplication Engineer
Deer Park, NY | Onsite
Join an industry leader delivering highly engineered solutions to aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial manufacturers. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to combine technical problem-solving with customer interaction while building a career in Applications or Sales Engineering.
What You'll Do
- Develop technical solutions based on customer requirements
- Prepare proposals, quotations, and application recommendations
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation
- Provide technical support to customers and sales teams
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales throughout project execution
- Participate in customer meetings and occasional site visits (up to 15% travel)
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Customer-focused mindset with an interest in technical sales and applications engineering
- Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts
Preferred Experience
- SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar CAD software
- Blueprint and drawing interpretation
- Manufacturing, automation, robotics, fabrication, or electromechanical systems
- Internship, project, or hands-on technical experience
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts
- Exposure to diverse engineering applications across multiple industries
- Opportunity to work on custom technical solutions and challenging projects
- Clear career progression into Sales Engineering and advanced technical roles
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with significant growth potential
Ideal for ambitious engineers looking to accelerate their careers in a highly visible, customer-facing technical role.Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deer Park, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Deer Park,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.