Application Engineer

Job Description

Applications Engineer

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Area

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing

We are partnering with a global industrial manufacturer seeking an Applications Engineer to join its technical and commercial organization in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

This position will serve as a technical resource supporting industrial products and applications across a variety of end markets. The Applications Engineer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customers to troubleshoot technical issues, evaluate product performance, and develop application-specific recommendations.

The company is open to considering both early-career engineers and candidates with relevant professional experience. Extensive industry-specific experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and applications support to customers and internal commercial teams
• Investigate product performance, failures, and application-related issues
• Analyze test results and technical data to identify root causes and recommend solutions
• Participate in product testing, trials, inspections, and technical evaluations
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to develop a strong understanding of products and production processes
• Support customer visits and field evaluations
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and other documentation
• Assist with new product and application development initiatives
• Develop into a subject-matter expert capable of providing technical guidance to customers and internal teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Interest in industrial manufacturing, metals, equipment, or engineered products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable working in both manufacturing and customer-facing environments
• Willingness to travel as required
• Recent graduates and early-career engineers are encouraged to apply

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial but not required:

• Applications engineering
• Heavy industrial manufacturing
• Metals or materials
• Mechanical equipment
• Failure or root-cause analysis
• Product testing
• Field engineering or technical service

This is an opportunity to join an established global manufacturer and develop specialized technical expertise through hands-on exposure to manufacturing, engineering, product applications, and customers.