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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. 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)
Requirements
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. or Green Card holder
Must reside within
45 minutes
of Richfield, WI (no relocation provided)
Background in
combustion systems
or related mechanical applications
Benefits
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. 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)
Requirements
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. or Green Card holder
Must reside within
45 minutes
of Richfield, WI (no relocation provided)
Background in
combustion systems
or related mechanical applications
Benefits