Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Applications Engineer

This exciting role will be responsible for engaging directly with clients to understand their automation needs, designing customized automation solutions, and supporting the quoting and specification process for entire automated manufacturing lines and conveyance systems. A solid understanding of industrial automation and designing robotic systems will be needed to be successful in this role. They are headquartered in the Auburn, WA area. The company specializes in providing packaging innovation at every level of the customer’s operation. The position involves a balance of design, project management, customer engagement, and hands-on technical work, requiring regular travel to customer sites to ensure successful implementation and satisfaction. If you enjoy working on a variety of projects and being client-facing, this role could be for you!

Responsibilities :

• Needs a proactive, positive attitude and involves regular travel (30-40% of the time) to various customer sites across Western WA.
• The role will consist of about 50% field work out at client sites and 50% design work.
• Automation System Design (30%) : Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to scope, design, and develop automation solutions for manufacturing and packaging processes. Serve as a subject matter expert in packaging automation systems.
• Proposals, Quotes & Customer Engagement (40%) : Develop and present project proposals and quotes. Travel to customer sites to assess requirements and pitch tailored automation solutions.
• Automation Integration & Installation (20%) : Support machinery integration, assembly, and testing at company and customer sites. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and troubleshooting activities. Provide technical recommendations and mentor team members.
• Project Management (10%) : Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring schedules, priorities, and resources align with customer requirements. Manage personnel and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction throughout implementation.
• Troubleshooting & Client Support : Provide ongoing technical support during the design and implementation phases, addressing client inquiries and troubleshooting system-related issues.
• Documentation & Reporting : Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for each project, including specifications, proposals, and technical reports for both internal and client-facing purposes.

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