Applications Engineer (Thermal Systems)

Location: Onsite in Arden, North Carolina, United States.

Company

TUTCO Farnam Custom Products, part of hirify.global, develops custom electric heating systems, process air heaters, flexible heaters, industrial control panels, and integrated thermal solutions for OEMs and industrial customers.

What you will do

• Develop relationships with OEMs and end users, identify business opportunities, manage the sales pipeline, prepare quotations, and negotiate commercial terms within company guidelines.
• Review thermal process, heating, airflow, controls, and performance requirements and recommend heater selection, system integration, and control strategies.
• Conduct customer visits, presentations, application reviews, product demonstrations, and technical discussions.
• Coordinate customer projects from quotation through production and delivery, monitoring milestones, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Perform application calculations covering heat transfer, airflow and pressure drop, temperature rise, power requirements, and electrical loading.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customer support teams on custom designs, technical documentation, application guides, and training materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in engineering, applications engineering, product engineering, or technical sales.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, industrial electrical systems, and controls and automation concepts.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel periodically to customer sites and industry events.

Nice to have

• Experience with electric heating technologies, thermal systems, HVAC, industrial process equipment, or industrial controls.
• Knowledge of UL, CE, CSA, or related compliance standards.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, temperature controls, and industrial automation.
• Experience supporting OEM customers.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience with custom-engineered industrial products.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work in Arden, North Carolina.
• 401(k), 401(k) matching, retirement plan, and professional development assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and employee assistance benefits.
• Flexible spending account, health savings account, paid time off, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive workplace with equal consideration for qualified applicants.