Applications Engineer

Job Title: Applications EngineerJob Description

The Applications Engineer position involves working with equipment that performs tube bending and wire bending/forming processes. This role requires interfacing with customers to ensure that the products developed meet customer expectations and adhere to timelines. Responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies, assisting with tooling design and validation, and ensuring machine configurations align with customer requirements. The engineer will oversee products from conception to final production, actively participating in customer run-offs on site. Collaboration with the sales department and a solid understanding of tube bending or wire forming are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and validation of customer applications from feasibility through production.

• Collect and coordinate application requirements with customers and Sales to ensure successful Tube & Wire Forming projects.

• Review customer drawings and assess application feasibility.

• Partner with Sales to recommend appropriate machine features, tooling, software, and accessories.

• Conduct customer demonstrations on Tube & Wire Forming equipment and software.

• Travel to customer sites to support Sales efforts, gather technical details, and assist with applications.

• Manage tooling-related nonconformances, supplier communication, timing, and rework/RMA activities.

• Review tooling designs and recommend improvements to optimize performance.

• Communicate application requirements and progress to Project Management and Installation teams, providing regular status updates.

• Support customers throughout commissioning, acceptance testing, installation, and post-sale activities.

• Assist with customer run-off tests, tooling validation, machine setup, and programming as required.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and quality expectations while maintaining strong internal and customer relationships.

• Contribute to process improvements and act as an escalation point for application or tooling issues.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering

• Automation

• Tube bending

• Design

• Engineering

• Customer service

• Application engineering

• Project management

• Mechanical design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years working in an environment with Tube Bending or Wire Forming processes.

• 4+ years overall engineering experience working with equipment and manufacturing.

• CAD experience with Solidworks, AutoCad, or various CAD systems.

Work Environment

The Applications team consists of about 20 members, including engineers, specialists, and installation technicians. The role involves traveling 50-75% of the time to customer sites, mostly within the U.S., with weekends spent at home. The company is experiencing solid growth, offering a good benefits structure and long-term opportunities for those interested in customer interfacing roles focused on product development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Novi, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $93000.00/yr.

Health care package with 401k and other options are available. We will be able to provide a benefits breakdown to candidates directly. There is a discretionary bonus based on company performance. It is not promised but it is common to be paid out.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Novi,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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