Summary

The Application Engineer (AE) is the project manager, owning and driving all quoting activities from initial customer request through quote delivery. The AE will partner with Customers, Sales, Engineering, Sourcing and Operations to develop accurate and timely customer quotations. This role interprets customer requirements, recommends DFM solutions, estimates cost and lead time, and ensures proposals reflect both technical feasibility and business objectives. The AE serves as a key customer-facing technical resource, supporting pre-sales activities and ensuring a smooth transition into project kickoff.

Job description

Job Summary

The Application Engineer (AE) is the project manager, owning and driving all quoting activities from initial customer request through quote delivery. The AE will partner with Customers, Sales, Engineering, Sourcing and Operations to develop accurate and timely customer quotations. This role interprets customer requirements, recommends DFM solutions, estimates cost and lead time, and ensures proposals reflect both technical feasibility and business objectives. The AE serves as a key customer-facing technical resource, supporting pre-sales activities and ensuring a smooth transition into project kickoff.

Quotation & Proposal Development

Review customer drawings, specifications, models, and requirements to develop accurate quotes.
Create cost estimates covering materials, manufacturing processes, labor, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and outside services.
Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and margin goals.
Prepare written proposals, statements of work, and technical responses.
Partner with Finance/Operations for cost validation and risk assessment.

Technical Application Support

Interpret customer product requirements and recommend design-for-manufacturability (DFM) improvements.
Provide technical expertise during customer calls, meetings, and early concept discussions.
Troubleshoot feasibility concerns and highlight risks, constraints, and dependencies.
Support specification development and initial process design when applicable.

Cross Functional Collaboration

Work closely with customers and Sales to clarify customer needs and ensure scope alignment.
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.

Documentation & Systems

Maintain accurate records of quotes, assumptions, and historical cost data.
Utilize ERP/Salesforce quotation systems to build and track cost models.
Support continuous improvement of tools, templates, BOM structures, and estimation methods.

Customer Engagement

Act as a technical liaison for pre-sales inquiries.
Communicate project scope, constraints, and technical rationale clearly to customers.
Support early feasibility evaluations and sample requests.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
3–5+ years of experience in applications engineering, project management, product development or similar technical roles
Experience in project management, quoting, cost estimation preferred
Ability to read/interpret mechanical drawings, 3D CAD, and GD&T
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, molding, metals, plastics, 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 fast paced environments with multiple priorities

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Holidays
401(k)

Company overview

Founded in 1994, Biomerics is a leading vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturer specializing in the interventional device market. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company serves 20 of the top 30 medical device OEMs globally with comprehensive engineering design, development, and manufacturing services. Biomerics operates 12 facilities across the United States, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Ireland, providing end-to-end solutions from polymer custom compounding to finished device assembly. The company's Centers of Excellence focus on materials science, interventional medical plastics, complex extrusion, micromachining, laser processing, guidewires, balloon catheters, and advanced catheter technologies. Biomerics serves multiple medical markets including cardiovascular, endoscopy, neuromodulation, neurovascular, robotic surgery, structural heart, urology, and vascular access. With ISO 13485:2016 certification and FDA compliance, the company combines engineering expertise with scalable manufacturing capabilities to accelerate medical device innovation and commercialization for its global client base.