Application Engineer

Job Title: Application Engineer

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing Application Engineering and Electrical Technical Support to the engineering and sales teams, representative firms, and end customers. The role requires significant customer interaction to support the sales process, assist in marketing technical products, and provide guidance on new offerings related to low-voltage switchgear and high-capacity surge suppression solutions for AC, DC, telecom, industrial, and high-speed industrial Ethernet applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for Electrical, Technical, and Application Engineering support.
• Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team to develop customer-driven products and solutions from concept through completion.
• Provide field engineering support, including site visits and audits as needed.
• Partner with the Marketing team to develop technical marketing materials.
• Produce white papers that explain the application, benefits, and performance of company products.
• Evaluate opportunities for new product development and initiate proposals to address emerging market needs.
• Deliver training to customers, sales teams, and representative firms on the proper application and use of company products.

Essential Skills

• BSEE or MSEE degree required
• 2 - 5 years of related experience
• Ability to communicate technical information in a sales-related environment
• Knowledge of North American AC power infrastructure and applicable standards
• Practical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting
• Adaptable to changing company needs

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with power protection in telecommunications, energy, defense, solar power, industrial automation, and/or control industries is helpful
• Experience with manufacturing processes is a plus

Work Environment

Collaboration with sales staff and customers will take place through phone calls, video conferences, and on-site meetings. The role requires a practical, hands-on approach and adaptability to changing company needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Post Falls, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

What we offer

Excellent benefit package

Paid Time Off from day one

10 company paid annual holidays

Tuition Reimbursement program

Generous 401(k) employer contribution

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Post Falls,ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.