Applications Engineer (Sales & Technical)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, B2B customers, and end users
• Understand customer challenges and develop tailored technical solutions
• Support and execute sales strategies, including product demonstrations and technical presentations
• Act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through evaluation, selection, and implementation
• Promote hardware and software (SaaS) solutions, clearly communicating value and ROI
• Interface with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to define system requirements
• Design system layouts and ensure proper integration into customer environments
• Lead or support installation, startup, commissioning, and deployment of systems
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and implement corrective actions
• Perform product testing, validation, and field evaluations and document results

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related) or equivalent experience
• Strong background in industrial automation systems (PLCs, HMI, networking)
• Experience in technical sales or customer-facing engineering roles
• Knowledge of AI-based systems, safety technologies, or vision systems preferred
• Experience with SaaS or subscription-based solutions is a plus
• Ability to design, troubleshoot, and implement integrated systems
• Strong communication and presentation skills (technical & non-technical audiences)
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills

Employment Eligibility & Verification

All applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the I-9 form, as required by federal law. Additionally, candidates will be required to undergo an employment verification process before beginning work. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other visas) at this time.

Working Conditions

• Travel required (up to 50 – 80%) for customer visits, installations, and industry events
• Work may occur in: Office environments, Customer industrial sites, Occasional exposure to machinery, electrical systems, and field conditions, Occasional non-standard hours based on customer needs

Physical Requirements

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, or crouch.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• First day coverage of all benefits - no waiting period
• Premium free medical, dental and vision insurance – working spouse must take major medical at their place of employment if offered
• Basic Life (2x annual base salary at no cost)
• Optional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (no cost)
• 401(k) Plan with up to an 8% company match
• FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 10 Paid annual holidays plus vacation time
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Scholarship Program
• Optional Gym Membership
• Esports Room