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Lead Applications Engineer

Knowhirematch, Richfield, Minnesota, United States

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Lead Applications Engineer – Mechanical (Customer Solutions) Location:

Richfield, WI Area (On-site) Compensation:

$85,000 – $115,000 + Full Benefits Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent (W-2) Eligibility:

U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Required (No Sponsorship or Relocation) About the Company Join a financially strong, growth-oriented industrial manufacturer with a 40-year track record of innovation, stability, and zero layoffs. This company produces eco-friendly mechanical systems that reduce emissions and energy costs—and pay for themselves in under a year while lasting over two decades. Employees thrive in a collaborative, politics-free environment that values long-term contributions and rewards performance through various incentive programs. Facilities are modern, clean, and designed to support professional growth. Position Overview We are seeking a

Lead Applications Engineer – Mechanical

to manage and mentor the Sales Applications Engineering team. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role with a strong emphasis on technical leadership, customer problem-solving, and coaching junior engineers. The position is entirely on-site and requires a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, industrial product application, and team leadership. There is

no travel

required. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales applications engineering team Spend ~30% of the time engaging directly with customers via phone (20–25 calls daily) Handle incoming

Requests for Quote (RFQs)

and guide customers to the best-fit solution Conduct regular team meetings to drive alignment and resolve technical challenges Review customer-submitted engineering drawings and proposals Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to develop accurate, tailored solutions Analyze customer needs and present optimized product alternatives to the internal sales team Use proprietary web-based software that streamlines the quoting and proposal process (no manual quoting) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in

Mechanical Engineering

(required) 8+ years

of experience in engineering management or team leadership 5+ years

of hands-on mechanical engineering experience 2+ years

in industrial sales applications or customer-facing engineering roles Comfortable and enthusiastic about frequent customer phone interactions Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills Stable career history with no short-term roles (minimum 3 years per employer) Must be a

U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder Must reside within

45 minutes

of Richfield, WI (no relocation provided) Preferred Background in

combustion systems

or related mechanical applications

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