How to hire an applications engineer, manufacturing

How to hire an applications engineer, manufacturing, step by step

Here's a step-by-step applications engineer, manufacturing hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an applications engineer, manufacturing job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new applications engineer, manufacturing
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an applications engineer, manufacturing, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect applications engineer, manufacturing also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents applications engineer, manufacturing salaries for various positions.

   Type of Applications Engineer, Manufacturing	Description	Hourly rate
   Applications Engineer, Manufacturing	Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.	$24-43
   Manufacturing Engineering Internship	A manufacturing engineering intern is responsible for assisting the manufacturing engineers on the plant's daily operations, analyzing the manufacturing process and procedures, and recommending strategic solutions to maximize productivity and minimize costs. Manufacturing engineering interns shadow the production staff, inspect the tools and equipment of the manufacturing, analyze the quality control documentation, and perform related administrative tasks to familiarize themselves with the plant structure... Show more	$19-32
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Additive Manufacturing
   • Solidworks
   • Technical Support
   • Product Design
   • Aerospace
   • Technical Issues
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • PLC
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Cad Cam
   • CAD/CAM
   • Program CNC
   • BOM
   • FEA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage QA department and lab.
   • Lead several independent, cross-functional projects and improve manufacturing quality, reduce cost, ensure environment are supported and FDA compliant.
   • Design and build tools, jigs and fixtures.
   • Provide training to other employees.assist writing and implement PLC program and interface.
   • Reduce the original mechanical project time from 10 months to 6 months using Solidworks 3D modeling package.
   • Implement ISO 9000 and NCM (non-confirming materials) methods of analysis in manufacturing and testing process.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your applications engineer, manufacturing job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An applications engineer, manufacturing can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, applications engineers, manufacturing' average salary in florida is 46% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level applications engineers, manufacturing 45% less than senior-level applications engineers, manufacturing.
   • Certifications. An applications engineer, manufacturing with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an applications engineer, manufacturing's salary.

   Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary

   $67,609yearly

   $32.50 hourly rate

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   Entry-level applications engineer, manufacturing salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$104,155	$50
   2	California	$84,086	$40
   3	Michigan	$79,215	$38
   4	Virginia	$68,851	$33
   5	Illinois	$68,533	$33
   6	Arizona	$67,520	$32
   7	Pennsylvania	$67,421	$32
   8	Maryland	$67,299	$32
   9	Colorado	$67,296	$32
   10	Ohio	$66,293	$32
   11	Texas	$64,896	$31
   12	Indiana	$59,249	$28
   13	Florida	$56,156	$27

   Average applications engineer, manufacturing salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Intel	$96,639	$46.46	34
   2	Keysight Technologies	$92,678	$44.56
   3	Ashley HomeStore	$82,756	$39.79	21
   4	Exactech	$76,561	$36.81
   5	Thin Film Technology	$76,376	$36.72
   6	Eaton	$72,898	$35.05	87
   7	Blue Origin	$72,490	$34.85	64
   8	Planet Labs	$70,491	$33.89	3
   9	G-TECH	$70,489	$33.89
   10	Forrest Machining Inc	$69,872	$33.59
   11	Parker Hannifin	$69,050	$33.20	47
   12	Hilmar Cheese Company	$67,263	$32.34	1
   13	American Recruiters	$66,642	$32.04
   14	Randstad North America, Inc.	$66,631	$32.03	2
   15	CINCINNATI	$63,952	$30.75

4. Writing an applications engineer, manufacturing job description

   A good applications engineer, manufacturing job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an applications engineer, manufacturing job description:

   Applications engineer, manufacturing job description example

   + Intermediate Manufacturing Applications and Infrastructure provides technical and project related support for plant ICT applications and daily activities for the ICT Complex.
   
   + Assists in support of all corporate IT systems including application integration, change management, incident management, problem resolution, and end user support.
   
   + Expectations of this position are to support the plant production objectives while minimizing lost production due to ICT related issues.
   
   + Provide line of business support, interfacing with the ICT team, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control, and the local Union while providing day to day production support for all ICT supported systems, manufacturing and ICT launch activities, and upgrades while executing the ICT strategic direction.
   
   + This position will require 1st level support of all mission critical plant applications, ability to troubleshoot system issues, management/configuration for application access, and full end user support for plant staff and employees.
   
   + These systems include but are not limited to; Mainframe integrated systems, PLC based Proprietary MES (FIS, AVI, PFCS, QAS), Andon Solutions, VMWare ESXi, Cisco Network Support, AD Account Management, Fortinet Firewall support, Qualys Vulnerability Tools, UNIX Systems, PC/Peripheral support, and Client/Server administration.
   Requirements
   
   + Bachelor's degree in Engineering /Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) related field.
   
   + 3+ years of previous work experience in an IT support role.
   
   + In depth knowledge of Windows 10 OS, Microsoft Office Suite, hardware and software administration, and the Google Application Suite.
   
   + Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
   
   + Working knowledge of incident/change management.
   
   + Excellent customer service and communication skills.
   
   + Self-Motivated and able to adapt and learn quickly while on the job.
   
   Preferred:
   
   + Project Management experience is a plus.
   
   + Knowledge and experience with ITIL process and procedures.
   
   + 3+ years IT support experience in a manufacturing environment.
   
   As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA prides itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.

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5. Post your job

   To find applications engineers, manufacturing for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any applications engineers, manufacturing they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level applications engineers, manufacturing with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your applications engineer, manufacturing job on Zippia to find and recruit applications engineer, manufacturing candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting applications engineers, manufacturing requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new applications engineer, manufacturing

   Once you have selected a candidate for the applications engineer, manufacturing position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new applications engineer, manufacturing first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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