Job Title: Application Engineer Location: Portage, IN
About Us: We have partnered with a company that is a leading Automation/Controls Integration company committed to delivering innovative solutions to their customers. They pride themselves on ther dedication to excellence, customer satisfaction, and cutting-edge technology. As they continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated Application Engineer to join their dynamic team.
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Application Engineer to design, develop, and implement software solutions that meet our customers' needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software products. As an Application Engineer, you will work closely with the development team, customers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, design solutions, and ensure successful implementation. Your responsibilities will include:
Support sales team as the product expert during customer emails, calls, or visits. Analyze customer applications and recommend solutions to their control system challenges based on our group's product offering and core competencies. Meet with customers and conduct site surveys of industrial automation control systems to gain understanding of project opportunities. Gather information needed to work with project engineers/managers to develop solutions to address customer requirements. Use industry process knowledge and product application expertise to recommend solutions for customers. Prepare system configuration drawings, commercial and technical proposals by studying system schematics, specifications, plans and related customer documents, consulting with engineers, and other professional and technical personnel. Present technical/commercial proposals to customers. Follow-up with existing customers and foster new business relationships; supporting multiple locations as required. PLC products: Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens, Reliance Electric Drive systems: ABB, Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens, Reliance Electric.
Qualifications:
Engineering degree or equivalent experience in industrial automation. Experience working with PLC, AC & DC Drive systems, and HMI products. Metals processing knowledge is strongly preferred. Willingness and desire to participate in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in automation products, software and complimentary areas. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal. Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Health Saving Account Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Time Off Vacation Time Paid Holidays How to Apply: If you are a talented and motivated individual looking to make a difference in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for the Application Engineer position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you are a great fit for the role. We look forward to hearing from you!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
