About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

The Application Engineer I is an entry-level, hands-on engineering role focused on supporting product applications, assisting customers and sales teams, and contributing to product testing and documentation. You will learn product capabilities and apply engineering fundamentals while working with cross-functional teams.

• Support customers and internal stakeholders with product application questions and basic technical guidance
• Assist with product selection, basic configuration, and application recommendations
• Troubleshoot application and performance issues under the direction of senior engineers
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand product design, specifications, and performance characteristics
• Help with testing, evaluation, and validation of products in lab or customer environments
• Document application feedback, test data, and suggested product improvements
• Support sales during pre-sales and post-sales activities by preparing technical materials, proposals, and presentations
• Participate in customer meetings, demonstrations, and site visits as required
• Assist in preparing application notes, technical documentation, and training materials while maintaining accurate records of support activities

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• 0–1 year of engineering, applications, or technical support experience (internships and co‑ops included)
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles relevant to product applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn technical products and applications quickly
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD or other engineering tools is a plus
• Comfortable working independently with guidance and collaboratively as part of a team
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Saint Louis, MO (on-site or as specified by the client)
• Estimated salary shown on source: $101,126 per year — listed as an estimate (do not rely on this as a guaranteed or exact range)
• This is an early-career role designed for engineers seeking hands-on experience in product applications, technical support, and solution development
• The position follows established engineering processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines

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About the Employer

This role is listed on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Engineering industry. The Confidential Client is committed to fair hiring practices and building a diverse workforce. Where the original posting referenced a specific employer name, this listing refers to that employer as "Confidential Client" to protect hiring privacy in the Careertakes process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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