Application Engineer

Insight Global; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking an Applications Engineer to leverage engineering expertise in a customer-facing role. This position focuses on understanding customer systems and developing service proposals. Responsibilities include designing service offerings and collaborating with service leaders. Ideal for candidates with a strong engineering background and experience in automation or automotive industries. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills are crucial. The role offers a dynamic team environment and technological engagement.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in a technical service sales or parts environment.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, controls, industrial, or chemical engineering.
• Ability to achieve performance targets and document customer information.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate service proposals and RFQs based on customer systems.
• Design value-driven service offerings with regional leaders.
• Support customer engagements leveraging hands-on knowledge.

Skills

Technical expertise in engineering

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Salesforce

PLC Programming

Controls software

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Applications Engineer to join a globally leading automation company based in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering foundation—mechanical, electrical, or controls—who enjoys applying technical expertise in a customer‑facing environment. While commercially aligned, this is a deeply technical position focused on understanding customer systems, developing accurate service proposals and RFQs, and delivering technically sound aftermarket solutions rather than traditional sales. The Applications Engineer partners closely with regional and divisional service leaders to assess requirements, design value‑driven service offerings, and support customer engagements, leveraging hands‑on knowledge of controls software, PLC programming, and automation systems. Success in this role depends on an engineering mindset, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to translate technical needs into executable solutions, supported by disciplined opportunity management through Salesforce and close collaboration across service, engineering, and operations teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-3+ years of experience in a technical service sales/parts environment within automation, automotive, or equivalent industry
• Strong technical expertise and background in engineering (mechanical, electrical, controls, industrial, chemical, etc)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, strong customer service, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to consistently achieve performance targets and accurately document customer information

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Controls software, PLC Programming experience

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