Mechanical Applications Engineer - Technical Sales Up to $85,000 Base Salary + Performance Incentives

• Washington County Area

• Direct-Hire

PAY & INCENTIVES

up to $85,000 starting base salary (commensurate with technical sales and application depth) + performance incentive bonuses + full corporate benefits.

ROLE BALANCE

75% technical sales consulting and client engagement / 25% mechanical system design and quote engineering.

HIGH-VOLUME CONSULTING

Manage 20-25 active technical customer consultations per day using automated software tools to generate rapid proposals, quotes, and ROI metrics.

COMPANY & STABILITY

Financially rock-solid manufacturer of industrial thermal and environmental technologies backed by a legendary 40-year history of zero layoffs.

EDUCATION & LOCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME); US Citizen or Green Card holder; residence within a 45-minute daily commute of Washington County, WI. If you are a mechanical engineer who feels stuck in a quiet drafting space and desires a career path that utilizes your people skills, this direct-hire opportunity provides a great professional environment. The company is a financially stable, leading manufacturer of sustainable industrial technologies that offer quick returns on investment. With an impressive track record of no layoffs in 40 years, they offer a collaborative, drama-free culture focused on professional independence and long-term commitment. In this visible role, you will not be burdened with administrative tasks. The company uses advanced software to streamline the quoting and proposal process, allowing you to focus on solving complex engineering challenges for clients. Working in a modern facility, you will act as the key technical link between global industrial clients, field sales teams, and the manufacturing floor—enjoying the security of consistent product demand. What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

Lead Technical Client Consultations:

Manage 20-25 daily technical client interactions via phone, email, and virtual meetings, serving as the primary engineering authority to solve application challenges.

Specify Custom Thermal/Fluid Systems:

Apply thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural engineering concepts to configure custom equipment packages tailored to client operational needs.

Generate Rapid Technical Quotes:

Utilize automated software tools to quickly generate accurate commercial quotes, system proposals, and return-on-investment (ROI) payback models.

Perform Blueprint & Value Engineering:

Analyze customer blueprints, specs, and operational data to deliver value-engineered design modifications to internal sales reps and end users.

Bridge Sales & Plant Floor:

Collaborate with internal production and manufacturing engineers to ensure quoted custom assemblies align with plant lead times and fabrication limits. Present to

Client Executives:

Present detailed technical specifications and compliance data to client plant managers and engineering executives to advance project approvals. What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

Engineering Foundation:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or closely related four-year engineering field.

Engineering & Sales Background:

5+ years of practical mechanical engineering experience paired with 2+ years of direct technical inside sales, proposal writing, or applications engineering.

High-Volume Client Engagement:

Demonstrated ability to manage high consultation volumes (20-25 daily client touchpoints) in a fast-paced environment.

Strong Commercial Communication:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical formulas into clear financial and operational benefits.

Stable Work Tenure:

Progressive professional record showcasing career commitment, accountability, and multi-year stays with past employers.

Local Commute Radius:

Resident based within a comfortable 45-minute daily drive of the Washington County / Germantown / Richfield, WI area. Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

Thermal & Fluid Systems Expertise:

Practical background in industrial heat exchangers, combustion systems, commercial HVAC networks, or fluid handling equipment. Automated Quoting /

CPQ Tools:

Direct experience using Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software platforms or automated engineering configurators.

Value-Engineering & ROI Modeling:

Experience calculating energy consumption savings and financial payback cycles for industrial capital equipment.