Applications Enginner

Application Engineer Position: Application Engineer

Location: Portland, OR

Pay: $100,000 + / year, depending on experience Schedule: Onsite daily. Regular full-time schedule

Who We Are:

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer with a strong background in fluid system design, CAD modeling, and technical problem-solving. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on with engineering systems, collaborating with highly technical teams, and turning complex design requirements into clear, buildable solutions.

You will work closely with a small engineering team of two, supporting custom system design, troubleshooting, manufacturing, and customer proposals from initial concepts through final design approval.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot fluid systems involving gases, oils, and other fluid applications.
• Create and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and 2D assembly drawings.
• Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD extensively to develop, modify, and troubleshoot engineering designs.
• Design fluid control systems and assemblies for applications involving argon, oxygen, nitrogen, semiconductor processes, pulp and paper, pressure systems, and biopharmaceutical applications.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and design packages to present to customers and support competitive bidding.
• Develop designs from initial concepts through complete system buildout and obtain final customer approval.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and ready for assembly.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, understandable instructions for manufacturing and production personnel.
• Work alongside a small engineering team of two to solve technical challenges and deliver custom solutions.
• Assist with product selection, system layouts, assembly procedures, and testing requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers, technicians, sales teams, and service associates.
• Follow established quality standards, engineering procedures, and internal design systems.
• Learn the company's specific engineering approach, processes, and systems through hands-on shop training and computer-based learning.
• Give and receive constructive feedback professionally.
• Support troubleshooting, product improvements, customer concerns, and other engineering projects as needed.
• Travel periodically to customer sites when required.

What’s In It for You:

• Approximate annual salary of $100,000+, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on complex, custom-engineered fluid systems.
• A collaborative environment working closely with a small engineering team.
• Hands-on exposure to both CAD design and shop-floor manufacturing processes.
• The opportunity to take ownership of designs from concept through buildout and final approval.
• Opportunities to work across specialized industries and technical applications.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience and education.
• A minimum of 3-5+ years of relevant, real-world engineering experience.
• Previous experience designing, building, or troubleshooting fluid systems.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, with significant hands-on CAD experience.
• Experience creating 3D models, 2D drawings, engineering layouts, and technical design packages.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, P&IDs, customer requirements, and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system designs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with highly technical professionals and translate engineering requirements into practical instructions for manufacturing and production teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite daily and collaborate closely with a small engineering team.
• Willingness to learn internal processes through hands-on shop training and computer-based instruction.

The Musts:

• Real-world experience designing fluid systems, including gases, oils, or similar applications.
• Advanced working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Comfortable spending significant time in CAD designing, revising, and troubleshooting systems.
• Ability to develop drawings and design packages for customer presentations and bidding.
• Ability to carry designs through the buildout process and obtain final design approval.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for manufacturing and production teams.
• Professional communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
• Willingness to learn the company's engineering methods, systems, and procedures.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a shop environment as well as at a computer.
• Dependable, adaptable, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work effectively with a small engineering team and other departments.

Preferred:

• Experience with argon, oxygen, or nitrogen.
• Background in semiconductor, pulp and paper, pressure systems, or biopharmaceutical applications.
• Experience with fluid control systems, custom assemblies, piping systems, and instrumentation.
• Experience preparing engineering drawings and proposals for customer bidding.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, production, assembly, and system testing processes.
• Experience working directly with customers to review designs and secure final approval.

Next Steps: Please respond with an updated resume! To schedule an interview or attend a walk-in interview, contact:

Kristian

• Phone: 360.553.7223
• Email: [email protected]

Grant

• Phone: 360.553.7222
• Email: [email protected]

Walk-In Interview Address: 703 Broadway St, Suite 690

Vancouver, WA 98660