Job Title: Applications EngineerJob Description We are seeking an Applications Engineer to join our System Integration team in Covington, KY. As a world leader in cartoning, filling, packing, and pouching equipment, we provide innovative packaging solutions utilizing our equipment and third-party equipment. This role involves preparing concepts, costing, and technical descriptions for proposals, ensuring technical integrity, and supporting the sales process. Responsibilities + Prepare packaging solutions using our equipment and third-party equipment. + Provide concepts, costs, and technical descriptions for proposals. + Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with full technical responsibility. + Plan and develop project solutions with extensive integration experience. + Make decisions and recommendations on engineering activities. + Formulate solutions to customer requirements for systems integration. + Apply solid engineering principles to create technical solutions ranging from repeat applications to new and unproven applications. + Document and interpret testing results to verify feasibility and minimize risk. + Use SolidWorks motion simulation package to complement testing and communicate complex solutions. + Coordinate with operational groups to estimate engineering and assembly hours, and manufacturing material costs. + Ensure product specifications and technical integrity of proposal content. + Act as a technical expert for Sales Operations Engineers and Area Sales Account Managers. + Outline solution concepts, content, sequence of operation, performance parameters, and efficiency guarantees. + Support field sales efforts through presentations and ensure customer needs are addressed. Essential Skills + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering + Experience with front-end application and design engineering processes + Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks + Strong oral and written communication skills Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in the equipment/material handling industry + Experience with turnkey and custom machinery design Work Environment This position is based in our Covington, KY office, working 5 days a week. While there is some flexibility for remote work, candidates should be willing to work primarily in the office. Join a rapidly growing team and be at the forefront of developing technical solutions for our clients. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $55.29 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Ft Mitchell,KY. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 2025. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.