Application Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Westbrook, ME is seeking an Applications Engineer to join our established automation team. The role focuses on developing automation concepts, estimating project costs, and delivering technical proposals while working closely with Sales and customers.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in automation, strong communication skills, and a solid engineering background. This Direct Hire position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Applications Engineering experience preferred.
• 10+ years of automation experience preferred.
• Experience with project estimating and developing automation concepts.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Robotics, machine vision, assembly automation, or material handling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and technical solutions for custom automation projects
• Create project estimates, quotations, and technical descriptions
• Work directly with customers and support the Sales team throughout the quoting process
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and engineering teams
• Evaluate automation requirements, equipment, robotics, and processes
• Manage multiple quoting opportunities simultaneously

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Communication skills

Automation concepts development

Project estimating experience

Mechanical or Electrical background

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Robotics experience

Machine vision experience

Assembly automation

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Title** : Application Engineer

** Location** : Westbrook, ME

** Hire Type** : Direct Hire

** Compensation** :100K-120K

** Overview:**

We are seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to join an established custom automation manufacturer specializing in turnkey assembly systems and special-purpose automation for medical, defense, electronics, consumer, and industrial applications.

This role is responsible for developing automation concepts, estimating project costs, and creating technical proposals while partnering closely with Sales and customers. The ideal candidate can understand a customer's manufacturing challenge, develop a practical automation solution, determine the appropriate equipment and technology, and confidently communicate the proposed solution.

** Job Duties:**

• Develop concepts and technical solutions for custom automation projects
• Create project estimates, quotations, and technical descriptions
• Work directly with customers and support the Sales team throughout the quoting process
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and engineering teams
• Evaluate automation requirements, equipment, robotics, and processes
• Manage multiple quoting opportunities simultaneously

** Qualifications:**

• 5+ years of Applications Engineering experience preferred
• 10+ years of automation experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of custom automation and automated equipment
• Proven customer-facing and communication skills
• Experience with project estimating and developing automation concepts
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred
• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience
• Robotics, machine vision, assembly automation, or material handling experience is a plus