Application Engineer

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We are seeking an Application Engineer to engage with Sales and Business Unit teams, providing both pre‑sale and post‑sales technical support for our product lines, with a primary focus on Power Distribution, Power Generation, and Motion Control, including relevant new technologies. The role involves supporting New Product Development from the design phase through to mass production, developing application expertise in target markets, and understanding customer requirements to participate in new product definition.

• Provide technical training on new products and technologies to customers and sales personnel.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the customer, product managers, and manufacturing teams, learning new technologies to support technical requirements.
• Become a subject matter expert in Power Distribution, Power Generation, and Motor Control products.
• Develop and maintain product documentation such as data briefs, data sheets, white papers, and application notes.
• Answer technical questions in a timely manner and resolve technical objections.
• Systematically funnel customer data to business unit teams and marketing for product development inclusion.
• Evaluate technical aspects of competitors' products and develop strategies to address competitive issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory, including Ohm's Law
• Understanding of circuits, resistors, capacitors, and MOSFETs
• Troubleshooting skills over the phone and in person
• Experience in application and product engineering

• Internship or co‑op experience working with electronic products

This position is within a full hands‑on design engineering and manufacturing company. The primary environment is office/cubicle based, within the Engineering team. However, candidates will also have exposure to manufacturing, seeing products both made and tested. The team is currently expanding, creating the need for this position. Benefits include people‑focused policies, career development opportunities, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, a 401k with employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, childcare subsidy, and fitness center reimbursement.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bohemia, NY.

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $36.00/hr 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 Bohemia, NY.
• Final date to receive applications:
  This position is anticipated to close on Jan 17, 2026.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.