Product Application Engineer

Gates Corporation • Englewood, CO

115d • $62,500 - $79,000

About The Position

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our US team. This position offers the flexibility to begin your role as a Product Application Engineer in one of our offices located in Rochester Hills, MI; Englewood, CO; Atlanta, GA; or Pittsburgh, PA. As an Application Engineer you will be supporting either the Fluid Power or Power Transmission division, where you will play a key role in assisting with customer inquiries. This position offers an excellent entry point to build your career, providing exposure to diverse applications and customers while developing a strong technical and product foundation. With hands-on experience and growth opportunities, this role is ideal for individuals looking to establish a solid career path within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, with proven ability to prioritize resources and meet project deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, supported by a technical mindset and analytical approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Willingness to travel for extended training opportunities, customer engagements, or site visits as needed.
• Willingness to relocate in the future to support long-term career growth within Gates.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to customers and clients by assisting with the proper application and selection of fluid power and/or power transmission products through email and phone communications.
• Analyze application requirements, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate components to ensure systems meet performance and reliability standards.
• Contribute to projects and longer-term departmental initiatives with minimal guidance from senior engineers.

Benefits

• Full-Time
• Salary Range Starting: $62,500 - $79,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options
• Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k): company matching up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree