Technical Application Engineer Jobs

Technical Application Engineer jobs are open across industrial automation, semiconductors, software infrastructure, and life sciences, from new-grad associate roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in pre-sales engineering, field application support, and solutions integration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles70
Top stateIllinois
Top employerHawkins
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type50% Remote
Top industryRetail

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Radiant Application System Technical Analyst Senior
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Radiant Application System Technical Analyst Senior
Intermountain Health
West Valley City, Utah
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$39.97 - $62.91/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Technical Application Specialist - Electrical Products
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Technical Application Specialist - Electrical Products
ABB
Memphis, Tennessee
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
10,000+

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Lead, Technical HCM Application
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Lead, Technical HCM Application
CardWorks Financial Group
Woodbury, New York
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$131k - $146k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Technical Application Engineer
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Technical Application Engineer
ABB
Richmond, Virginia
Sales
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Technical Product & Program Management
$69k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Freeze Drying Technical Application Specialist
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Freeze Drying Technical Application Specialist
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$110k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree in food science
1,001-5,000

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Technical Application Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Hawkins3 open roles
Jack Henry & Associates3 open roles
MT2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical application engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands-on experience configuring or integrating hardware, software, or embedded systems for customer deployments
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills including technical presentations and live product demonstrations
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for application testing and automation
  • Familiarity with industry protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, or REST APIs depending on the vertical
  • Experience writing technical documentation including application notes, integration guides, or FAQs for end users

Tips for Your Technical Application Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to proof-of-concept work

Hiring managers for technical application engineer roles scan for evidence of hands-on demos, proof-of-concept builds, and customer-facing troubleshooting. Lead each bullet with the system or platform you configured and the outcome it produced for a customer or team.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists technical application engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your vertical

Technical application engineer roles differ sharply by industry. A role in photonics requires different skills than one in industrial robotics. Filter openings by your domain first so you're competing against specialists, not a general applicant pool.

Show cross-functional collaboration on your resume

These roles sit between sales, product, and engineering teams. Hiring managers want to see that you've translated customer requirements into technical specs, escalated bugs with structured documentation, or supported product teams with field feedback from real deployments.

Prepare a live demo or walkthrough for interviews

Many technical application engineer interviews include a whiteboard session or a product walkthrough. Practice explaining a system you've integrated or a solution you've scoped, keeping your explanation clear for a non-specialist audience while remaining technically precise.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Territory size, travel percentage, and pre-sales versus post-sales split vary widely across technical application engineer offers. Clarify these before you accept, since a role with heavy travel and a broad territory changes both your workload and your long-term career trajectory.

Technical Application Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most technical application engineers?

The companies hiring the most technical application engineers right now include Hawkins, Jack Henry & Associates, and MT, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Semiconductor manufacturers, industrial automation companies, and enterprise software vendors consistently account for the largest share of open roles.

How many technical application engineer jobs are remote?

About 88% of technical application engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the mix varies considerably by specialization. Software-focused application engineering roles, particularly those supporting cloud platforms or developer tools, skew more remote, while hardware, lab, or field deployment roles typically require on-site or regional travel.

How do you become a technical application engineer?

Start with a technical degree in engineering, computer science, or physics, then build hands-on experience through internships, lab projects, or engineering support roles. Develop customer communication skills alongside your technical skills since the job requires explaining complex systems clearly. Certifications in relevant platforms, protocols, or vendor toolchains strengthen your candidacy in specialized verticals like semiconductors or industrial automation.

Can you get a technical application engineer job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level technical application engineer roles exist, particularly at companies with structured associate or junior programs. Employers hiring at this level prioritize demonstrated hands-on ability over years on a resume. A strong senior capstone project, a GitHub portfolio showing integration or scripting work, or prior experience in a lab technician or technical support role can substitute for direct application engineering experience.

What does the technical application engineer interview process look like?

Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview covering domain-specific knowledge such as circuit design, software integration, or system configuration, and a practical component where you walk through a past project or demo a solution. Some employers add a customer scenario exercise where you explain a technical concept to a non-specialist or troubleshoot a staged problem live.

Where can I find and apply to technical application engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to technical application engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. The openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to newly posted roles before competition builds.

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