Applications Engineer, HVAC
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description Duke Manufacturing is looking for an Application Engineer to join our Engineering team in Sedalia, Missouri!
Founded in 1925, Duke Manufacturing is a privately held leader in food service equipment and integrated solutions designed to help customers improve throughput, efficiency, and quality in their operations. For more than 100 years, Duke has been committed to delivering innovative solutions that connect people, equipment, and technology. Nourish Our World by helping customers improve performance through smarter, more connected food service operations.
Duke operates more than 700,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Sedalia, Missouri and Houston, Texas, with our corporate headquarters located in St. The Application Engineer leads front-end project initiatives for new projects & products, managing them from concept through proposal and handoff. The role involves customer collaboration, conceptual CAD development, cost estimation, and cross-functional coordination to define practical solutions. This engineer translates customer needs into technical concepts, pricing, and scopes for effective delivery.
Early-phase product development is supported until full commercialization is handed over to assigned New Product Development (NPD) Engineers.
In your role as an Application Engineer, you'll take part in the following activities:
Project Development & Conceptual Execution- Lead projects from concept to proposal and definition.
- Support early-phase, high-risk product development with collaboration, feasibility analysis, and initial scope until NPD Engineering takes over.
- Apply suitable technical rigor based on complexity and risk.
- Act as the technical liaison for customers, Sales, and internal teams.
- Serve as primary contact during front-end project phases.
- Align Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Customer Care for execution readiness.
- Manage schedules, risks, deliverables, and communicate status to stakeholders.
- Oversee multiple projects efficiently.
- Use Revit (or similar CAD) for layouts and proposals.
- Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.With at least 2 years of relevant work experience
Up to 10% domestic travel to client sites and trade show attendance
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