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Application engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data. * Demonstrated ... Application engineer duties: * Collects and organizes data in a coherent format. Communicates basic ...

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Application Engineer

Spanaway, WA · On-site

The successful candidate applies mechanical or application engineering knowledge to help customers effectively use complex products and solutions while contributing to regional sales support and ...

SENTEK DYNAMICS INC

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Application Engineer

Kannapolis, NC · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Application Engineer (Mechanical Engineering) Job Site: 1548A Roger Dale Carter Drive, Kannapolis, NC 28081 (Monday - Friday) Overview Sentek Dynamics is seeking an Application Engineer for Sentek ...

SENTEK DYNAMICS INC

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Application Engineer

Kannapolis, NC · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Application Engineer (Mechanical Engineering) Job Site: 1548A Roger Dale Carter Drive, Kannapolis, NC 28081 (Monday - Friday) Overview Sentek Dynamics is seeking an Application Engineer for Sentek ...

MGM Transformer LLC

Application Engineer

Columbia, SC

$80K - $180K/yr

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in mechanical design and practical ... Application Engineering: Interpret customer specifications and industry standards to create ...

MGM Transformer LLC

Application Engineer

Chicago, IL

$80K - $180K/yr

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in mechanical design and practical ... Application Engineering: Interpret customer specifications and industry standards to create ...

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How much do mechanical application engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical application engineer in the United States is $102,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mechanical Application Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mechanical Application Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering principles, problem-solving, and often a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, and relevant industry certifications like FE or PE are commonly required. Strong communication, project management, and customer-focused skills help you effectively translate technical solutions to client needs. Mastering these abilities ensures you can design, implement, and support mechanical systems that meet both technical and customer requirements.

What are some common challenges Mechanical Application Engineers face when working on custom client solutions?

Mechanical Application Engineers often encounter challenges such as interpreting unique client requirements, adapting standard products to fit specific applications, and balancing cost, performance, and manufacturability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—like sales, design, and production—is crucial to ensure proposed solutions are both technically feasible and aligned with client expectations. Effective communication and flexibility are key to overcoming these challenges and delivering successful, tailored solutions.

What does a Mechanical Application Engineer do?

A Mechanical Application Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing mechanical solutions that meet client or project requirements. They work closely with customers to understand their technical needs, recommend appropriate products or systems, and provide support during installation and operation. These engineers often bridge the gap between the engineering and sales teams, ensuring that proposed solutions are both technically feasible and aligned with business objectives. Their role may also involve troubleshooting, testing, and optimizing mechanical systems to enhance performance and reliability.

What is the difference between Mechanical Application Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectMechanical Application EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, CAD certifications
Work EnvironmentCustomer sites, technical support, product implementationDesign offices, CAD software, product development
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, engineering firms, tech companiesDesign firms, manufacturing, R&D departments
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Mechanical Application Engineer focuses on applying mechanical products, providing technical support, and ensuring successful implementation for clients. In contrast, the Mechanical Design Engineer primarily develops and designs mechanical components and systems using CAD tools. Both roles require a mechanical engineering background but serve different stages of product development and customer interaction.

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Infographic showing various Mechanical Application Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,249 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Mechanical Application Development Engineer

Amphenol ICC

Newberry, PA

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position: Mechanical Application Development Engineer
Location: Valley Green, PA
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally.
The Cable Backplane Development Engineer will participate in the design and development of unique and/or proprietary high-speed custom cable assemblies which will integrate into the customer's system. These products are developed in response to specific customer application needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Full technical responsibility for planning, organizing, and conducting technical projects within the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of electrical connectors and cable systems.
  • Work closely with key customers and management to develop custom products, and ensure products and services satisfy customer requirements.
    • Translate customer and market requirements to product concepts by generation and illustration of ideas, making use of a wide range of sources such as brainstorm sessions, existing APH products/portfolio, competition and patents in cooperation with multi-site teams.
    • Design for Manufacturability - Ensure the best product design for cost and manufacturing processes without affecting the product functionality and performance at the customer.
    • Ensure connectors chosen for a customer application meet all functional requirements
    • Provide support / feedback to Sales Engineering and Field Application Engineering.
    • Provide regular updates on project status internally to project team through regular project meetings / action trackers / management reviews / email.
    • Provide regular updates on project status externally (to customer) through regular project meetings / action trackers / email.
  • Conceive and plan projects involving the definition and selection of new concepts and approaches to the design and development of connectors, cables and cable systems, including managing the fabrication of components and prototype assembly.
  • Create documents required to define and build products: drawings, material specifications, bills of materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Work with cross-functional, multi-site teams to develop solutions that meet customer requirements, cost targets and program schedule requirements.
  • Draw on the global engineering capabilities of other Divisions for collaborative interconnect product development initiatives to serve a total interconnect solution to the customer.
  • Provide product cost data / cost calculations on various product concepts developed within the project to support Product Management and Manufacturing.
  • Provide technical support to Sales and marketing personnel including technical training, presentations and customer visits.
  • Coordinate, analyze and assess testing and qualifications in order to insure product conformity with specifications. Assess the quality and functionality of prototypes and samples for customer use and adherence to performance standards.
    • Complete design verifications in early stages of projects. Execute, coordinate and interpret the design verifications such as calculations, simulations, Finite Element analyses (FEA), prototyping or testing.
    • Develop and execute test plans as needed for product qualification to internal design criteria and customer design requirements
  • Conduct competitive analysis together with other engineers and marketing in order to maximize competitiveness. i.e. Cost, Performance, Manufacturability, etc.
  • Maintain and manage (product engineering/guardianship) of new and existing components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies throughout the life cycle of products.
  • Provide support to manufacturing facilities on cost down, quality, customer issues.
  • Stay abreast of technological developments in the connector and interconnection industries.
  • Apply patent request when applicable in order to protect intellectual property.
  • Travel as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 2-5 years of experience in product development/design minimum
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree alternative)
  • Experience designing and developing high speed Connectors, cable assemblies and cable assembly systems
  • Good Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical reasoning and problem solving

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

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