Application Engineer

Biomerics LLC•Salt Lake City, UT

14h

About The Position

The Application Engineer (AE) is the project manager for quotation activities, owning and driving each quote from the initial customer request through delivery. The AE works with customers, Sales, Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, Program Management, and Operations to develop accurate, timely quotations and proposals. The role interprets customer requirements, recommends design-for-manufacturability (DFM) solutions, estimates costs and lead times, and ensures proposals reflect technical feasibility and business objectives. The AE is also a customer-facing technical resource for pre-sales activities and supports the transition into project kickoff. The role develops cost estimates and pricing, prepares proposals and technical responses, supports technical discussions and feasibility evaluations, and coordinates internal and supplier input. It also maintains quote records and cost data, uses ERP/Salesforce quotation systems, and contributes to continuous improvement of estimation tools and methods. Other duties may be assigned in support of business and organizational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
3–5+ years of experience in applications engineering, project management, product development, or similar technical roles.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, 3D CAD, and GD&T.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, metals, plastics, and assembly.
Strong analytical and cost-modeling skills.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP/Salesforce systems and quoting tools.
Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
Ability to balance technical accuracy with business strategy.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management, quoting, or cost estimation.

Responsibilities

Review customer drawings, specifications, models, and requirements to develop accurate quotations.
Create cost estimates for materials, manufacturing processes, labor, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and outside services.
Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with margin goals.
Prepare written proposals, statements of work, and technical responses.
Partner with Finance and Operations on cost validation and risk assessment.
Interpret customer product requirements and recommend design-for-manufacturability improvements.
Provide technical expertise during customer calls, meetings, and early concept discussions.
Troubleshoot feasibility concerns and identify risks, constraints, and dependencies.
Support specification development and initial process design when applicable.
Work with customers and Sales to clarify needs and align scope.
Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to validate manufacturability and capacity.
Coordinate with internal and external suppliers for material and component pricing when needed.
Participate in internal quote review and approval processes.
Maintain accurate quote records, assumptions, and historical cost data.
Use ERP/Salesforce quotation systems to build and track cost models.
Support continuous improvement of tools, templates, bill-of-material structures, and estimation methods.
Act as a technical liaison for pre-sales inquiries and communicate project scope, constraints, and technical rationale to customers.
Support early feasibility evaluations and sample requests.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of business and organizational objectives.