Applications Engineer
About The Position
Brinkman Products is looking for an Applications Engineer to join our Innovations Team . This role is open to entry-level and mid-level engineers who are excited to work hands-on with manufacturing equipment and help deliver complete, turnkey manufacturing solutions for our customers. Whether you're early in your career and eager to learn, or you already have experience and are ready to take on more ownership, this role offers the opportunity to work on real projects that move from concept to production. As part of the Innovations Team, you'll help turn ideas into working manufacturing solutions: Support the development, testing, and implementation of turnkey manufacturing solutions Work hands-on with manufacturing equipment , tooling, fixtures, and processes Assist with application development from concept through validation and production handoff Collaborate with customers to understand application needs and performance requirements Work closely with internal engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams Troubleshoot and improve processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and reliability Support new product introductions, customer trials, and demonstrations Travel to customer facilities as needed to support training, implementation, and startup of manufacturing solutions Help document processes, test results, and best practices Responsibilities and level of ownership will be aligned with experience, with room to grow. If you enjoy solving real manufacturing problems, working hands-on with equipment, and seeing your ideas become working solutions, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every qualification.
Requirements
- Entry-level: Strong interest in manufacturing, process development, and hands-on engineering
- Mid-level: 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, applications engineering, process engineering, or similar roles
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a shop or manufacturing environment
- Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with customers and teammates
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with SolidWorks is desired (experience creating or modifying models, fixtures, or tooling)
- Lathe/Machining Experience is desired
Responsibilities
- Support the development, testing, and implementation of turnkey manufacturing solutions
- Work hands-on with manufacturing equipment , tooling, fixtures, and processes
- Assist with application development from concept through validation and production handoff
- Collaborate with customers to understand application needs and performance requirements
- Work closely with internal engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams
- Troubleshoot and improve processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and reliability
- Support new product introductions, customer trials, and demonstrations
- Travel to customer facilities as needed to support training, implementation, and startup of manufacturing solutions
- Help document processes, test results, and best practices
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
