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Columbus McKinnon

Application Engineer

Columbus McKinnon

. Work on complex projects and perform complete estimates from quote inquiries through final proposals .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeHartland • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in estimating complex projects, including the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and a solid understanding of metal fabrication and machining processes. Proficient in providing detailed proposals and application assistance while maintaining strong communication with customers and engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Estimating ExperienceEngineering Drawing InterpretationMetal Fabrication KnowledgeERP And CRM Systems ProficiencyExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
EstimatingEngineering Drawing InterpretationMetal FabricationWelding ProcessesMachining ProcessesCostingAutomation KnowledgeConveyance Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailTeam-Player Orientation
Tools & Technologies
SolidWorksSalesforceAutoCADMicrosoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree In Related Field

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work on complex projects and perform complete estimates from quote inquiries through final proposals
  • Understand scopes of work, resolve project clarifications, and provide structured, detailed estimates
  • Conceptualize, create, and price complex projects and proposals for intelligent motion solutions
  • Edit drawings or collaborate with engineering to edit drawings as necessary
  • Communicate with customers to gather design needs and preferences
  • Provide customers and distributors with application assistance and guidance by email and phone
  • Provide pre-sale recommendations and occasional aftermarket consulting
  • Provide engineering with detailed scopes of work after proposal approval
  • Archive finished proposals for future reference
  • Work with production associates to observe and test products
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of estimating experience preferred
  • Or 5+ years of estimating experience
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Background using ERP and CRM systems, preferably SolidWorks, Salesforce, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
  • Advanced mechanical aptitude
  • Solid understanding of metal fabrication, welding, machining processes, and costing
  • Knowledge of automation and/or conveyance
  • Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team-player orientation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Free coffee daily
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Vacation and paid sick time
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, effective day 1
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Disability insurance
  • Dress for your day