Applications Engineer

Davenport Machine•Rochester, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Strong interest in manufacturing, process development, and hands-on engineering (for entry-level)
3-7 years of experience in manufacturing, applications engineering, process engineering, or similar roles (for mid-level)
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

Responsibilities

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