Applications Engineer
Actalent
Description
This person will be responsible for working with sales and FluidTech customers on new products. There will be minimal design with this role as most of it will be working with sales and the customer to manage the project, do component selection, troubleshoot issues and visit customers with new product launches.
Skills
Solidworks, project management, mechanical engineering, equipment design, machine design, Mechanical, Hydraulic System, Design, Hydraulic circuit, hydraulic manifold
Top Skills Details
Solidworks,project management,mechanical engineering,equipment design,machine design
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education:
4 year engineering degree is ideal but not a must have
Years of Experience:
5+ years design
5+ years SolidWorks experience
3+ years of working with customers & sales
3+ years of project management experience
5+ years hydraulic design experience (nice to have)
Software:
SolidWorks & AutoCAD
MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills including verbal, e-mail and on the phone
Must be well organized, detail oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously. This person will complete anywhere from 15-20 projects a month. Most projects are design from scratch.
Wish List:
Degree in Fluid Power
Technical knowledge with Fluid Power- Hydraulics
Certification in Fluid Power discipline from International Fluid Power Society.
Minimum one year of Fluid Power Industry experience
Hydraulics is a plus, they will do a lot of training on the job
Any Machining or CNC experience is a plus
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LENEXA, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $52.88/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in LENEXA,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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