Application Engineer -

Application Engineer

Location : Detroit Area

Industry : Automation

Salary : 80-95k

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement,

Our client, a value-added industrial automation and controls organization, is looking to add an Applications Engineer to support its growing automation-based equipment business. This role will serve as a technical resource supporting customers with automation, robotics, motion control, and industrial control solutions, while working closely with internal sales and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide applications engineering support for automation-focused equipment and systems, including robotics, motion control, industrial controls, networking, and safety solutions.

Act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams, translating application requirements into practical, engineered solutions.

Support customer projects through system design input, product selection, troubleshooting, and implementation support.

Partner with sales teams on pre-sales and post-sales technical activities, including customer meetings, demonstrations, and solution development.

Leverage manufacturer resources and internal training to stay current on automation technologies and best practices.

Support a diverse customer base across industrial and OEM environments.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.

Background in automation, controls, robotics, motion control, or related industrial technologies.

Experience supporting or designing automation systems in an industrial or OEM setting.

Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts.

Hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and support real-world applications.

Why Work Here?

Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong technical knowledge sharing.

Exposure to a broad range of automation and industrial technologies across multiple industries.

Opportunities for ongoing learning, training, and professional development.

Stable organization with long-tenured employees and a reputation for technical expertise.

Balanced mix of engineering, customer interaction, and problem-solving work.