Field Application Engineer

Responsibilities

• Split time between customer sites and the office.
• In the office, design and bench‑test integrated automation solutions for clients.
• In the field, give technical sales presentations, product demonstrations, and training, and show customers applications you’ve helped create.
• Serve as a technical resource for clients – answering questions about products, capabilities, applications, etc.
• Communicate effectively with customers with a sales‑minded focus (highly desired).
• Design portions of factory automation systems.
• Present product demonstrations and participate during sales presentations.
• Coordinate and schedule technical training for customers and sales personnel.
• Document all technical projects, including customer’s pre‑existing equipment/process, operating difficulties, proposals, design schematics, and installation details.
• Research technical information needed to evaluate product performance and application and maintain current product literature.
• Provide customers with detailed product specifications, schematics, and designs; answer incoming technical calls, document customer problems, and develop solutions through better product application.
• Communicate product parameters and performance standards to ensure customers are informed of product capabilities.
• Willing to travel up to 50% within WI, OH, PA, MI.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Knowledge/classes in Robotics (UR, Kawasaki, Fanuc) – selection, programming, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge/classes in Machine Vision – selection, programming, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge/classes in Motion Control (Motors, Drives, Actuators, etc.) – selection, programming, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge/classes in PLC/Ladder Logic programming and other control products (helpful but not required).

Skills

• Strong customer focus and communication skills.
• Solid analytical ability and mechanical engineering aptitude.
• Confidence and presence for sales presentations, product demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with incentive opportunities.
• Vehicle & Cell phone allowances.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• And more!