Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer - Innovations Team

Brinkman Products

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.

What You'll Do

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.

What We're Looking For

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
Proficiency with SolidWorks is desired (experience creating or modifying models, fixtures, or tooling)
Lathe/Machining Experience is desired
Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with customers and teammates

Why This Role Appeals to Today's Engineers

Hands-on work: This is not a desk-only engineering role
Real impact: You'll work on solutions that go into production and directly support customers
Growth path: Entry-level engineers receive mentorship and training; mid-level engineers gain increased ownership
Respect for balance: We value sustainable workloads and clear expectations
Variety: Exposure to different applications, equipment, and customer challenges

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Salary Range: $70,000 to $125,000/yr.

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.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year