Applications Engineer - Material Handling & Automation

Title: Applications Engineer Location: Souderton, PA (Hybrid) Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 Base + Full Benefits Position Overview:Backed by more than six decades of success in the food processing and industrial manufacturing industries, this organization designs and builds custom material handling systems, conveyors, automation solutions, and integrated production equipment for customers across North America. Their engineered solutions help manufacturers improve throughput, efficiency, safety, and overall plant performance while tackling complex operational challenges. This is a highly visible, customer-facing engineering role for someone who enjoys being on manufacturing floors, understanding how production systems operate, and developing practical solutions to improve processes. You'll work directly with customers to identify challenges, evaluate existing operations, and create custom equipment and automation concepts that move projects from idea to execution. What You Will Be Doing: Meet with customers to understand production goals, manufacturing challenges, and operational requirementsConduct site visits, plant walkdowns, and technical discovery meetingsEvaluate equipment, product flow, throughput, space constraints, and existing manufacturing processesDevelop custom solutions involving conveyors, material handling systems, automation equipment, and custom machineryCreate conceptual layouts, equipment recommendations, and project scopesEvaluate system accessibility, maintainability, sanitation requirements, safety considerations, and installation feasibilitySupport proposal development and technical customer presentationsCollaborate with Sales, Engineering, Estimating, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Project Management teamsWork with vendors and suppliers to obtain equipment quotations and budgetary pricingAssist with project costing, technical evaluations, and solution developmentLead the technical handoff from proposal stage into detailed engineering and project execution What You Need for This Position: 4+ years of experience in Applications Engineering, Project Engineering, Systems Integration, Proposal Engineering, or a related technical roleBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferredExperience with conveyors, material handling systems, industrial automation, packaging equipment, food processing equipment, custom machinery, or engineered-to-ordersystemsStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, product flow, mechanical systems, equipment integration, and facility layoutsExperience developing equipment layouts, system concepts, technical scopes, and engineered solutions based on customer requirementsExperience with estimating, proposal development, equipment costing, budgeting, vendor quotations, and equipment selectionProficiency with AutoCAD and preferably SolidWorks, Inventor, or other CAD softwareInstallation, startup, commissioning, or field support experience is a plusFamiliarity with robotics, sensors, controls, and industrial automation technologiesStrong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and manage multiple priorities BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Holidays401(k) with Company MatchCareer Growth Opportunities Email Your Resume In Word To Wade.Orlowski@CyberCoders.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : WO2-1999727L469 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Wade Orlowski - Executive Recruiter For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements. Copyright © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.