Application Engineer

• Location 1925 Highway 51/138W, Stoughton, WI, 53589, United States
• Employee Type Full Time – 40 hours

• Name CTS Human Resources
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Durr CTS (Clean Technology Systems) develops advanced environmental technologies to make industrial production cleaner, safer, and more efficient. Across all our product lines, Durr CTS offers responsive, local, and skilled service teams, delivering customer-focused support in maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts, and plant modifications.

Since November 1st, 2025, Durr CTS has operated independently, with 1,300 employees across 12 countries. We provide reliable and innovative environmental technology solutions, helping customers worldwide meet their regulatory and sustainability goals.

• Air Pollution Control: thermal oxidation, sorptive processes, particulate matter separation
• Noise Abatement:
  Silencer products, filtration, gas turbine inlet and exhaust systems by Durr Universal
• Decentral Power Generation:
  Organic Rankine Cycle systems with Cyplan ORC

We serve a wide range of industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food, automotive, energy, surface coating, and many more, providing tailored solutions that help customers meet environmental regulations, reduce emissions, ensure operational reliability, and improve sustainability.

The Application Engineer serves as the primary technical resource supporting both field and internal sales teams throughout the technology evaluation and sales process. This role acts as a trusted technical advisor and product advocate, delivering tailored solutions that meet customer requirements and drive successful project outcomes. The Application Engineer will focus primarily on gas turbine inlet and exhaust systems, working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure complete satisfaction and continuous business growth.

• Maintain expert‑level knowledge of products and their applications, especially gas turbine inlet and exhaust systems.
• Understand and interpret customer requirements, providing clear communication and reliable solutions.
• Manage technical deliverables for engineered‑to‑order projects, including:
  Reviewing customer technical specifications and preparing system descriptions or mark‑ups.
• Work internally and externally to cost projects during the bid process.
• Act as the technical liaison for customers regarding warranty and field issues.
• Ensure all engineering requirements are accurately prepared and communicated to customers.
• Provide technical support during customer visits, including presentations and demonstrations.
• Lead product design efforts to meet customer‑specific requirements; review and verify fabrication drawings and documentation.
• Define mechanical design concepts and collaborate with the design department to develop detailed models and drawings.
• Utilize appropriate design and sizing tools to generate fabrication drawings and ensure manufacturability.
• Travel to customer sites for scope definition, measurements, and project alignment. (up to 25% travel)
• Collaborate closely with project managers to align technical deliverables with project schedules and customer expectations.
• Support sales teams with application, sizing, and selection information to identify new opportunities and develop strategies to win projects.
• Troubleshoot production and warranty issues, providing timely resolution and engineering support.
• Deliver technical training and assist sales personnel in product application and design best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of acoustics, filtration, aerodynamics, and exhaust after‑treatment principles.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (preferably) or 2D CAD systems.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and train others.
• Experience with exhaust applications such as emissions reduction, silencing, and expansion allowance preferred.
• Experience in inlet applications such as static and pulse filtration, evaporative…