Applications Engineer

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking an Automation Applications Engineer to oversee customer requirements and project proposals. This remote role involves developing budgets and timelines and requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering along with 2+ years of relevant industry experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Ideal candidates will have customer interaction skills and the ability to read mechanical design drawings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the automation industry preferred.
• Experience in quoting and customer interaction is beneficial.
• Ability to read mechanical design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer requirements and project proposals.
• Develop accurate budgets and timelines for projects.
• Engage with customers to clarify requirements.

Skills

Customer interaction

Mechanical design understanding

Project team collaboration

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Industrial Automation, Applications Engineer

Location: Bridgman, Michigan (Remote) – Mid-West USA

Role

As an Automation Applications Engineer, you will oversee the review of the customer requirements, the development of the solution, costs, and project timeline. Your role will entail developing an accurate budget and project proposal, aligning key concept points, sequence of operations, and mechanical descriptions to create a custom integrated system that meets the customer requirements. Systems will be in the Renewables, Industrial and Life Science Industries. This position reports to the AE Segment Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with the customer through the requirements definition, generating concepts, cost development, and presentation of the proposal.
• Develop a defined proposal that clarifies all customer requirements.
• Interact with sales and management teams to lead technical alignment.
• Present concepts to customers emphasizing competitive advantages.
• Assist the internal proposal design team and processes.
• Document technical requirements, project risks, oversee project plans and project change procedures.
• Participate in technical advisory roles, as required.
• Interact with customers at all levels, as required.
• Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Follow a standardized quoting process.
• Standardized presentations including capture-plans, executive reviews and customer reviews.
• Standardized tools used include varying levels of proposal templates, cost worksheet, CAD tools for concept approach, compliance matrices depending on industry and customer and FAT/SAT criteria.
• Opportunities for enhancing proposals through the use of technical writers and dedicated simulation/CAD resources.
• Leverage cross‑business expertise and experience via a knowledge‑sharing platform, capturing reference machines and SharePoint/MS Teams or other online software package.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of industry experience (preferably in the automation industry).
• Experience in quoting, sales, and customer interaction is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical design drawings and customer part prints.
• Understanding of electrical and pneumatic controls architecture.
• Successfully work with project teams and customers to design and estimate complete systems.
• Recognize and determine cost factors such as timelines, materials, labor, tooling, etc.
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel within the US and Canada; minimal travel required.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, sitting, using hands to feel objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, talking and hearing.
• Occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k), including company match.
• Company‑paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children.
• Company‑paid short and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.

What does CONVERGIX value?

• Integrity – respect, transparency, commitment.
• Excellence – continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, communication.
• Passion – momentum, sense of urgency, growth, success, velocity.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.