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Applications Engineer | $70K-$85K

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationNew Haven
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Applications Engineer | $70K-$85K
New Haven, CT | Onsite | Local Candidates Only

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an Applications Engineer for an onsite opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut. This customer-facing technical role combines applications engineering, mechanical problem-solving and technical support while working closely with customers, distributors and cross-functional internal teams.

The position is well suited for someone with a mechanical engineering background or demonstrated mechanical aptitude who can understand technical applications, solve problems and explain complex technical concepts clearly to customers. Direct pump-industry experience is preferred but is not required.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Applications Engineer provides technical application support within an inside sales organization and works as part of a five-person Applications Engineering team. The role interacts cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Sales and Customer Service and reports to the Applications/Inside Sales Manager.

COMPENSATION
• $70,000-$85,000 Base Salary
• Compensation Based On Experience
• Relocation Assistance: No

APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING
• Provide Customer-Facing Technical Application Support
• Apply Mechanical Engineering Knowledge And Mechanical Aptitude To Technical Applications
• Apply Understanding Of Fluid Dynamics To Application Problems
• Troubleshoot Technical And Mechanical Application Issues
• Communicate Technical Concepts Clearly To Customers And End Users
• Support Customers And Distributors With Technical Solutions

TECHNICAL & PRODUCT SUPPORT
• Support Selection, Quoting, Troubleshooting And Application Of Industrial Mechanical Equipment
• Interpret Engineering Information And Technical Requirements
• Support Technical Product Quotations
• Work With Customers, Distributors And Internal Teams To Resolve Application Issues
• Provide Technical Support To Sales And Customer-Facing Teams

TEAM & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Work As Part Of A Five-Person Applications Engineering Team
• Collaborate Across Engineering, Production, Sales And Customer Service
• Gain Exposure Beyond Engineering Into Manufacturing, Production, Commercial Operations And Business Margins
• Receive Mentoring From Senior Engineers
• Work Within A Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

TRAVEL
• Some Travel Required
• Position Is Onsite In New Haven, CT
• Local Candidates Only
• Relocation Assistance Is Not Offered

Requirements

• Experience Interacting With Customers And Explaining Technical Concepts In Simple Terms REQUIRED
• Mechanical Engineering Background OR Demonstrated Mechanical Aptitude With An Understanding Of Mechanical Engineering And Fluid Dynamics REQUIRED
• Bachelor's Degree OR Demonstrated Technical Aptitude Meeting The Stated Experience Alternative REQUIRED
• Strong Technical Problem-Solving Ability In An Engineering / Application Support Environment REQUIRED
• Ability To Work Onsite In New Haven, CT REQUIRED
• Ability To Meet The Local-Candidate Requirement REQUIRED
• Ability To Travel As Required By The Position REQUIRED

PREFERRED
• Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• Pump Industry Experience
• Pump Performance Curve Interpretation
• Knowledge Of Pump Construction And Material Selection
• Control Panel Logic Experience
• Municipal Specifications And Bid Process Experience
• CAD / SolidWorks Experience
• Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central ERP Experience

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many engineering professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Mechanical engineeringFluid dynamicsTechnical supportTroubleshootingCustomer-facingMechanical aptitudeIndustrial mechanical equipmentTechnical quotingEngineering documentationProblem-solvingCross-functional collaborationPump industry knowledgeSolidWorksCADMicrosoft DynamicsBusiness Central
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingCustomer Service & SupportSales
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Applications Engineer provides technical support within an inside sales team, focusing on troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving for industrial equipment. They collaborate with engineering, production, and sales departments to resolve application issues and assist customers with technical solutions.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$70,000 - $85,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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