Inside Applications Engineer

Allentown / Lehigh Valley / Bethlehem, PA Area

Up to $100K + Bonus | Low Travel (~25%)

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just another applications role — it’s an opportunity to join a privately held U.S.-based OEM that designs and manufactures highly customized processing equipment used across 77+ industries.

While many manufacturers are battling global supply chain and tariff challenges, this company’s domestic production footprint gives them a major competitive edge — and strong, consistent demand.

If you're looking for a stable, growth-oriented company with long-tenured employees, excellent training, and a true “finish your career here” culture, this is it.

The Role

This is a hybrid Applications Engineer / Customer Success position where you’ll act as the technical backbone of the sales process — and a trusted advisor to customers after the sale.

You’ll partner closely with outside sales to:

• Evaluate incoming opportunities and develop winning technical approaches
• Create estimates, proposals, and customized solutions
• Support customers through the sales cycle and beyond

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both problem-solving AND relationship-building — someone equally comfortable reviewing specs and talking through solutions with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with outside sales on lead qualification and solution strategy
• Develop quotes, estimates, and technical proposals
• Serve as a primary technical contact for customers pre- and post-sale
• Conduct product/sample testing with customers (onsite & internal)
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure customer satisfaction and long-term success
• Identify opportunities for upselling and expanded solutions

What They’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude (processing or capital equipment experience preferred)
• Engineering degree OR equivalent hands-on experience in applications, service, or technical sales support
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers — not just technically strong, but personable (“gift of gab” matters here)
• Experience working with custom or engineered-to-order equipment is a big plus
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based sales environment

Compensation & Lifestyle

• Base salary up to $100K + bonus
• Hybrid schedule (office + work from home flexibility)
• Low travel (~25%) – a great fit for someone looking xywuqvp to step back from heavy travel
• Opportunity to work across a highly diverse customer base (77+ industries)

Who This is Perfect For

• An Applications Engineer who wants more customer interaction
• A Field Service Engineer or Project Engineer looking to reduce travel
• A Technical Sales Support professional who enjoys being hands-on with solutions
• Someone earlier-to-mid career who values stability, training, and long-term growth

Why Join

• Privately held, financially stable OEM
• Strong internal culture with long employee tenure
• Growth-driven opening — not backfill
• Diverse industries = recession-resistant business model
• A role that blends engineering, sales, and customer success