Applications Engineer

Description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for conceptual development, pricing and writing detailed technical proposals for all types of customized Automation projects as well as Build to Print projects.
• In projects where technical complexity is large, will involve key members of engineering management in pricing and conceptual layout.
• Assists engineers and other technical staff in design and development of products, systems, processes and equipment by analyzing technical problems and working closely to customer specifications
• Involves third party vendors and suppliers in the quoting process, where necessary
• Travels to the customer’s site to assist in project or product development, working with engineering design specifications, objectives and standards
• Provides sales presentations to customer personnel, when required
• Obtains and prepares detailed estimates of time, quantities, labour and material costs required for work areas such as; product design, testing, machine building, equipment installations and manufacturing processes
• Assembles and collects all necessary technical information and customer specifications from engineering and sales & marketing, in order to prepare detailed proposals
• Analyzes material and writes in clear, concise language for initial draft. Then selects, organizes, edits and revises proposal
• Makes sure proposal is sent to customer by most efficient route to ensure it arrives on or before deadline date
• Assigned special projects in support of engineering and sales & marketing
• Define scope of work adequately enough in proposal to allow project manager and project team to begin work on system
• Prepare cost estimate and release to PM at the beginning of project

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent successful experience in a similar controls industry role.
• At least 2 years of experience utilizing 3D CAD, Pro Engineer and/or SolidWorks preferred. 
• 3+ years of working experience with conceptualizations, bills of material, sheet metal, fixtures, and machine design is required.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Microsoft Visio and AutoCad
• Read architectural, mechanical and electrical blueprints and have a solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems
• Strong communication, Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Able to travel