Application Engineer

Applications Engineer

Location: Marshalltown, Iowa

Travel: Approximately 25%

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 per year

Build Intelligent Systems. Solve Meaningful Problems. Grow Your Career.

At Mechdyne, we design and deliver technology solutions that help organizations see more, do more, and achieve more. As an Application Engineer, you’ll play a hands‑on role in creating intuitive, powerful control systems that bring complex audio/visual and immersive technologies to life for clients around the world.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, collaborating with smart teammates, and seeing their work make a real‑world impact—from research labs and universities to manufacturing, government, and Fortune 500 environments.

What You’ll Do

As an Applications Engineer, you’ll be involved across the full lifecycle of modern A/V and visualization solutions:

• Design and develop user‑friendly interfaces for advanced audio/visual and VR systems.
• Create back‑end control system programming that automates and simplifies complex technology environments.
• Configure, commission, and troubleshoot devices such as touch panels, projectors, audio DSPs, and related A/V components.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to design solutions that meet both technical and user needs.
• Provide technical support and services to ensure successful system integrations and long‑term performance.
• Travel to client sites to help ensure installed systems are operating at their best and delivering an exceptional user experience.

Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

• Programming in C# and React + TypeScript.
• Computer science or related degree, preferably a bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of working on team‑based technical projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the persistence to work through challenging technical issues.
• A sense of ownership and pride in delivering high quality solutions.

Nice‑to‑Have (Not Required)

• Experience interacting with AI tools, especially programming assistants like GitHub, Copilot or Claude Code.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, VLANs, multicast).
• Prior exposure to A/V systems, control systems, or immersive/visualization environments.
• Experience working directly with customers or stakeholders on technical solutions.
• Knowledge of Python, or the motivation to learn.

Why Mechdyne?

Purpose‑Driven Work

We help organizations solve meaningful problems across industries—from research and education to manufacturing and government. Our solutions support innovation, safety, and discovery worldwide.

A Culture That Invests in You

• Structured career paths and opportunities to grow technically and professionally
• Recognition programs and profit sharing
• An engaging, collaborative environment that continues to evolve with technology

Commitment to Community and Inclusion

Giving back is part of who we are. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage candidates of all identities and career paths to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.

Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package
• Profit sharing
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• An environment where your ideas and contributions matter

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mechdyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• This position does not provide sponsorship for non-U.S. work visas. Will you require sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B, etc.)?

Ability to Commute:

• Marshalltown, IA 50158 (Required)

Work Location: In person