Applications Engineer

About the role

The Senior Applications Engineer (Sr AE) is a highly assertive, results-driven technical and project management leader who serves as the primary liaison between the sales team and high-value customers. This role is instrumental in rapidly defining, proposing, and managing the delivery of complex automation and precision metrology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Executing technical proposal authority, preparing SOW, and cost estimates for complex systems
• Translating customer manufacturing challenges into ROI-based system proposals that clearly articulate technical superiority
• Leading client solution meetings and guiding customers towards the best technical outcomes
• Managing customer requirements and internal project resources to ensure successful deployment of implemented solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of combined experience in applications engineering, equipment technical sales, or project management focused on capital equipment, industrial automation, or precision metrology
• Proven success in a customer-facing role, including experience managing technical requirements and leading client solution meetings
• Strong functional expertise in industrial automation concepts (robotics, machine vision, PC based automation) and advanced precision metrology (e.g., CMMs, laser scanning, optical systems)
• Understanding of motion, controls, sensors, or metrology hardware
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings (including GD&T) and electrical schematics
• Competent in advanced mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) and skilled in spreadsheet-based calculations for engineering concepts (e.g., equations of motion, sensor accuracy/repeatability)

Qualifications

• Results-oriented mindset: Confident decision-maker with a bias for action and a track record of taking ownership and driving outcomes
• Leadership presence: Strong communication and leadership presence, naturally geared toward proactive and assertive engagement
• Organizational skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills, able to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on accuracy

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Adequate benefits package
• Culture of excitement and inclusion

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Hybrid | Travel up to 10% (North America & Europe)

What You’ll Love About Us

We are a growing organization in an expanding market for automated machinery. This growth also means that we will continue to invest in our products and people. This leads to many opportunities for you to make an impact and learn new skills. Furthermore, we provide a flexible work environment and excellent benefits. Finally, we have built our business around our employees and strive to create a culture of excitement and inclusion that builds the future of work for our people.

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