Applications Engineer | Naperville, IL

Naperville, Illinois Permanent USD85,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
The Application Engineer will be responsible for working closely with customers to understand their needs while being able to recommend tailored engineering solutions. The Sales Engineer role will also provide support throughout the entire sales process by creating proposals, collaborating with engineering/manufacturing teams, and ensuring solutions meet performance standards after installation.
  • High-growth startup with solid financial backing from parent company!
  • Work on exciting products for aerospace applications!

About Our Client

Our client is a manufacturing company specializing in advanced vibration isolation systems and high-quality electronic enclosures for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. They're looking for a new Sales Engineer to join the team and serve as the first point of technical contact for customers, while bridging the gap with the manufacturing teams. Apply today to join a growing company with an exciting future!

Job Description

  • Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries, showcasing your technical knowledge and professionalism
  • Interpret customer requirements and guide internal teams to create effective, application-specific solutions
  • Collaborate closely with design, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to ensure customer expectations are met
  • Attend customer site visits, trade shows, and industry events to build strong relationships and identify new opportunities
  • Help uncover emerging markets and business development prospects
  • Ensure CRM systems are kept up to date for effective reporting and opportunity tracking



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is highly preferred
  • Minimum 2 years experience in technical sales or applications engineering within a manufacturing space
  • Experience with MIE Trak ERP or Microsoft Dynamics CRM is advantageous, other ERP/CRM experience required
  • Willing to travel to customer sites and industry events and tradeshows
  • Strong communication skills and self-motivated personality

What's on Offer

  • Base salary ranging from $85,000 - $105,000, depending on experience
  • Discretionary bonus paid out annually
  • 3 weeks total time off to start
  • 4% 401k match
  • Comprehensive health benefits package
Contact
Cameron Heppeler
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6849218

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Naperville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cameron Heppeler
Job Reference
JN-102025-6849218