{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d0be421ecc7970adef4463b3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0be421ecc7970adef4463b3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0be421ecc7970adef4463b3","title":"Application Engineer","description":"Love solving technical challenges? Enjoy working directly with customers? Want a role that gets you out from behind a desk and into the action?LER TechForce is seeking an Applications Engineer to join our client's team in Sullivan, IL or Indianapolis, IN. This is a direct hire opportunity where you'll combine engineering, customer interaction, and problem-solving to help OEM customers develop and improve their products.Why This Role is DifferentAs an Applications Engineer, you'll be the bridge between customers, sales, and engineering. One day you could be helping an OEM solve a technical challenge on a machine application, the next you could be visiting a manufacturing facility, evaluating a new vehicle application, or collaborating with engineering teams to bring customer-driven improvements to life.If you enjoy building relationships, tackling technical problems, traveling to customer sites, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this could be the perfect opportunity.What You'll Be DoingServe as a trusted technical resource for OEM customers and internal teams.Travel to customer and manufacturing facilities to understand challenges firsthand and develop solutions.Support customers throughout the product lifecycle, from development through servicing and continuous improvement.Evaluate vehicle and machine applications to ensure they meet performance and acceptance requirements.Identify opportunities for product improvements and submit Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).Partner with Account Managers and Engineering teams to solve customer issues and support new business opportunities.Assist with technical presentations, application reviews, and customer meetings.Maintain CRM activity, trip reports, forecasts, and account updates.Help customers find answers, overcome obstacles, and get the most from the company's products.What You'll NeedRequiredBachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office.Willingness to travel domestically up to 50%.PreferredExperience supporting OEM customers.Applications engineering, field engineering, sales engineering, product support, or customer-facing engineering experience.Experience working closely with engineering, sales, or account management teams.What You'll GetCompetitive compensation packageMedical, dental, and vision coverageHSA and FSA options401(k) with company match and immediate vestingShort-term and long-term disability coverageLife insurance and voluntary benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee discountsTechnical training and professional development opportunitiesCareer growth within a collaborative and innovative organizationReady for Something More Than Traditional Engineering?If you enjoy meeting people, solving real-world technical challenges, traveling to customer sites, and making a direct impact on product success, we'd love to hear from you.","company":"Ler TechForce","rawCompany":"ler techforce","city":"Indianapolis","state":"IN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-30T13:04:01.214Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-9031.00","title":"Sales Engineers","slug":"sales-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Engineer","description":"Love solving technical challenges? 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