Application Engineer

Integrated Packaging Machinery; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Sales Application Engineer in Rockford, Michigan. This role involves working closely with the Sales Team to customize solutions for customer needs. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycles and demonstrate product features while maintaining technical integrity. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is preferred, along with strong problem-solving and technical skills. Full-time employment with approximately 25% travel is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Project Management or Application Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in project costing and estimating preferred.
• Familiarity with construction sites is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create customer specific layouts and quotes for equipment solutions.
• Define technical approaches to projects including research of OEM equipment.
• Demonstrate product features with presentations or on-site review.

Skills

Project Management

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with Engineering background

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

The sales application engineer works with the Sales Team to provide solutions for customer needs. Provides technical expertise to customize quotes/projects to ensure proper costing. Uses creativity in applying engineering principles to provide customer solutions. Talks through the pros and cons of different solutions for each application with the customer to help identify best value for final solution.

Essential Job Functions

• Create customer specific layouts and quotes for equipment solutions.
• Follow IPM standards and processes to oversee all phases of project lifecycles; initiation, planning, execution and closure.
• Define technical approaches to projects including the correct application and research of OEM equipment as part of the overall automation solution.
• Determine project scope requirements at time of quote and successfully communicate the project details of what was sold at time of customer PO to IPM internal teams thru Application Sign Off.
• Demonstrate product features with presentations or on-site review.
• Research and find multiple OEM and technical solutions for automation – both IPM produced and OEM produced.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Project Management or Application Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in project costing and estimating preferred.
• Technical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, edrawings.
• Familiarity with construction sites.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with an Engineering background is preferred or equivalent experience.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is required; approximately 25%.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Training on Hazardous Materials.

Professional Certifications

• None required.

Core Principles

Unwavering Integrity: We refuse to compromise our ethics and high professional standards in order to achieve desired outcomes.

• We do what is right.
• We treat others the way we wish to be treated.
• We do nothing to betray a confidence, stretch the truth, or mislead others.
• If we are unable to honor a commitment we promptly inform those affected.
• We accept responsibility and apologize if we erode trust.
• Our words are constructive, respectful, and supportive of others and our company.
• We freely share ideas and opinions, and deal with differences professionally.
• We do not compromise the safety or well‑being of others or ourselves.

Servant’s Heart: We possess a never‑ending desire to serve and support others.

• We understand that our work must satisfy our customer’s expectations for quality and value.
• We are polite, respectful, and show great consideration for others time and needs.
• Every opportunity to serve a customer is met with our can‑do attitude, empathy, and humility.
• We seek first to understand before attempting to be understood.
• We provide timely responses to customer requests.
• Our friendliness and initiative make it easy for customers to work with us.
• With great urgency we take definitive action to remedy unmet expectations.
• We look for ways at every turn to exceed customer expectations.

Ownership Spirit: Our passion for employee ownership is demonstrated in everything we do.

• We put forth the time and energy it takes to get a job done right.
• We are collaborative team players who are highly relational and results driven.
• We trust that employee owners have the customers’ and companies’ best interest in mind, so we focus on solutions rather than blame.
• We make positive impressions through our professional appearance and conduct, attention to detail, and communication.
• We are proud ambassadors of our products, services, and company.
• Our attitude and actions help nurture a welcoming culture of inclusion, unity, and cooperation.
• We are highly adaptable when faced with changing situations, conditions or complex problems.
• We treat company resources as if they were our own.

Continuous Innovation and Improvement: We challenge the status quo and strive for excellence in all our work.

• We proactively initiate improvements in our know‑how, products, services, safety, and processes.
• We innovate through technology and process development to create differentiated value and customer experiences.
• We engage in constant learning to improve our skills and understanding of our business.
• We tenaciously identify and drive out waste.
• When identifying problems we ask what we ourselves can do to improve the situation.
• We share relevant learning with those who need to know.
• We are relentless in our efforts to create and sustain organized work areas and process.
• We initiate and embrace change for the opportunity it may present.

Job Specific

• Drive for Results – Meets expectations and completes tasks according to plan. Results‑driven. Provides the objectives, resources and motivation needed to achieve quality results. Stays on a focused, efficient path for achieving results. Meets deadlines, hits milestones.
• Planning – Refers to the ability to accurately scope out the length and difficulty of tasks and projects, set objectives and goals and break down work into the process steps necessary to get things done.
• Time Management – Refers to both the planning and control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, tasks, projects complying with a due date.
• Technical Skills and Learning – Able to learn and integrate new technical skills and knowledge. Maintains current knowledge in field of expertise.
• Cost Consciousness – Able to understand budget requirements. Able to cost out products and obtain best prices. Able to explain budget requirements to others. Focuses on project profitability.
• Composure – Able to calmly handle the unexpected with calmness and composure.
• Problem Solving – Able to solve problems using logic, judgment and data.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing