Applications Engineer

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(K) Match

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

AWC is seeking an Application Engineer to support our sales team by translating customer needs into practical automation solutions. You will work with customers to understand applications and discuss how technology can improve operations.

You’ll teach concepts from basic electricity to complex SCADA/database management, troubleshoot facilities, and develop BOMs tailored to customer requirements. AWC values innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year technical degree in engineering (preferred)
• 2+ years of hands-on technical experience
• Strong technical aptitude and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage a team to meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Positive attitude and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Communicate how to implement technical solutions with key accounts
• Collaborate with inside and outside sales to implement technology solutions
• Teach concepts from electricity basics to SCADA database management and networking
• Provide technical support for PLC, I/O, HMI, SCADA, Drives, motion control, networking, WiFi, radios, motor controls, panel design, and power distribution
• Troubleshoot facilities and networks to restore operations
• Develop Bills-Of-Material based on customer requirements
• Demonstrate hardware and software proficiency
• Document best practices and share with colleagues
• Manage a complex schedule as a self-starter

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Team leadership

Conflict management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Excellent communication

Education

2- or 4-Year Technical Degree (Engineering preferred)

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking individuals with boundless energy, unwavering persistence, and an appetite for learning. We value individuals who approach challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. If you're ready to embark on a journey of continuous growth and contribute to meaningful solutions, we want you on our team.

As an Application Engineer with AWC you will be individually supporting our sales team by working with customers to understand their applications and discuss how technology can be implemented for improvement. The successful candidate must be innovative, passionate, and resourceful while demonstrating technical skills.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Communicate how to implement technical solutions with some of our key accounts
• Work with our inside and outside sales team to implement word-class technology solutions
• Teach concepts from the basics of electricity and motor control to complex SCADA database management and networking
• Provide technical support for the following products/technologies: PLC, I/O, HMI, SCADA, Drives, Synchronized Motion Control, Networking, WiFi, Radios, Motor Controls, Control Panel Design, and Power Distribution
• Troubleshoot existing facilities and networks to get customers back up and running
• Develop Bills-Of-Material based on customer requirements
• Demonstrate hardware and software proficiency
• Document best practices and share with colleagues
• Motivated self-starter with the unique ability to manage a complex schedule

Skills you’ll need:

• 2- or 4-Year Technical Degree (Engineering preferred)
• 2 years of hands-on technical experience
• Strong technical aptitude
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Self Confidence and the ability to manage conflict
• Ability to manage a team to meet multiple deadlines and approvals with strict attention to detail
• Positive attitude/strong team player

Here’s what will set you apart:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in an Engineering)
• Base level knowledge of Electrical and Automation products, including but not limited to PLC’s, IO’s, Safety Devices, Enclosures, Motor Starters, Variable Frequency Drives, Pneumatics, Sensors, Panelboards, etc.
• Basic understanding of electricity, panel design/wiring, manufacturing/OEM experience

The Rewards:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(K) Match
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career Development Opportunities

About AWC

As employee-owners, we strive to do more than just complete tasks; we seek to develop fulfilling careers by pushing ourselves and questioning the status quo. We embrace innovative and creative methods to expand our expertise while providing genuine value to our customers and technology partners. We strategically partner with the world’s most-recognized brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve problems effectively. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we are well-equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support each. It is our goal to serve you with the best combination of caring experts and innovative solutions from our partners.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and are looking for team members that want to be a trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.