Senior Application Engineer

Ripple Foods

Ripple Foods

Software Engineering

Macomb, MI, USA

Posted on May 18, 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate new market opportunities for technical products and solutions
  • Develop and present value propositions to potential customers
  • Work with internal teams to validate product concepts and prototypes against customer requirements
  • Support quoting activities, including cost development and pricing recommendations
  • Collaborate with Business Development Managers to secure customer commitments
  • Assist in developing product and market strategies based on customer and competitor insights
  • Participate in project and program reviews and cross-functional meetings
  • Transition validated opportunities to account or program management teams
  • Maintain strong customer relationships throughout early development stages

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in applications engineering, sales engineering, or technical sales
  • Experience in industries such as aerospace, industrial, or similar technical markets preferred
  • Strong technical background with ability to interpret customer specifications
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and financial awareness skills
  • Ability to travel as needed

Core Competencies

  • Customer focus
  • Technical expertise
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Innovation
  • Results-driven mindset
  • Problem solving

Benefits

  • 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision
  • Onsite medical clinic
  • Generous 401K contributions
  • Wellness program with a focus on your total well-being