Application Engineer
About the OpportunityA growing automation systems integrator is looking to add an Applications Engineer to its engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges by designing custom automation solutions before projects move into detailed engineering.You'll work closely with customers, sales, and engineering teams to develop technical concepts, prepare proposals, estimate project costs, and help define innovative robotic and automation systems across a variety of industries. If you enjoy combining engineering, problem-solving, and customer interaction, this is an opportunity to work on highly customized automation projects from concept through project kickoffWhat You'll Do: Develop custom automation concepts based on customer manufacturing challengesCreate technical proposals, budgets, and project cost estimatesEvaluate project feasibility, technical risk, and overall solution approachCollaborate with Sales Engineers during customer discussions and technical presentationsDefine system architecture including robotics, conveyors, vision, motion, pneumatics, and controlsUtilize CAD tools to develop automation concepts and layoutsSupport project handoff to engineering and project management after awardStay current on emerging automation technologies and manufacturing trendsWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field3–5+ years of experience in applications engineering or industrial automationExperience developing automation concepts and customer solutionsUnderstanding of robotic automation, PLCs, motion control, machine vision, and industrial manufacturing is preferred Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD softwareStrong communication skills with the ability to work directly with both customers and internal engineering teamsExperience with proposal development, estimating, or technical quotations is highly preferredWhy Join: Hybrid work environmentOpportunity to work on custom robotic automation projectsCollaborative engineering cultureCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefitsCompany-sponsored retirement planPTO and paid holidaysCareer growth within a rapidly expanding automation organization