Applications Engineer

Description

Meet with customers to understand manufacturing processes, challenges, and automation goals
Develop project scope, technical proposals, labor estimates, and Bills of Material (BOMs)
Recommend PLC, HMI, networking, software, and hardware solutions based on customer requirements
Present technical proposals and explain recommended solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support account managers by identifying automation improvements and future project opportunities
Build relationships with customers, vendors, and technology partners
Stay current on emerging automation technologies, industrial networking, and manufacturing trends
Occasionally travel to customer sites for project scoping, meetings, and trade shows (approximately 15%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an Associate degree in Engineering Technology with relevant industrial automation experience
• Experience with industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networking, or system integration
• Ability to develop project estimates, proposals, and technical documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to customers
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with engineering and sales teams

Preferred Experience

• Industrial automation systems integration
• Mechanical or electrical engineering
• Manufacturing process automation
• PLC/HMI platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar technologies

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off

Schedule

This is a hybrid role combining technical consulting, solution development, estimating, and customer interaction.

Pay

$90k–$100k

Contact

Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status. Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 50 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.