Applications Engineer

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Applications Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas or Marshalltown, Iowa
Travel: Approximately 25% - 50%

Build Intelligent Systems. Solve Meaningful Problems. Grow Your Career.

At Mechdyne
, we design and deliver technology solutions that help organizations see more, do more, and achieve more. As an Applications Engineer
, you’ll play a hands‑on role in creating intuitive, powerful control systems that bring complex audio/visual and immersive technologies to life for clients around the world.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, collaborating with smart teammates, and seeing their work make a real‑world impact—from research labs and universities to manufacturing, government, and Fortune 500 environments.

As an Applications Engineer, you’ll be involved across the full lifecycle of modern A/V and visualization solutions:

• Design and develop user‑friendly interfaces for advanced audio/visual and VR systems.
• Create back‑end control system programming that automates and simplifies complex technology environments.
• Configure, commission, and troubleshoot devices such as touch panels, projectors, audio DSPs, and related A/V components.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to design solutions that meet both technical and user needs.
• Provide technical support and services to ensure successful system integrations and long‑term performance.
• Travel to client sites to help ensure installed systems are operating at their best and delivering an exceptional user experience.

• Programming in C# and React + Type Script.
• Computer science or related degree, preferably a bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of working on team‑based technical projects.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the persistence to work through challenging technical issues.
• A sense of ownership and pride in delivering high quality solutions.

• Experience interacting with AI tools, especially programming assistants like Git Hub, Copilot or Claude Code.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, VLANs, multicast).
• Prior exposure to A/V systems, control systems, or immersive/visualization environments.
• Experience working directly with customers or stakeholders on technical solutions.
• Knowledge of Python, or the motivation to learn.

We help organizations solve meaningful problems across industries—from research and education to manufacturing and government. Our solutions support innovation, safety, and discovery worldwide.

• Structured career paths and opportunities to grow technically and professionally
• Recognition programs and profit sharing
• An engaging, collaborative environment that continues to evolve with technology

Giving back is part of who we are. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage candidates of all identities and career paths to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package
• Profit sharing
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• An environment where your ideas and contributions matter

Mechdyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.