Applications Engineer

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

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. in Westbrook, ME is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to join a turnkey automation manufacturer delivering custom assembly systems for medical, defense, electronics, and industrial applications.

This role focuses on developing automation concepts, estimating project costs, and creating technical proposals while partnering with Sales and customers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in applications engineering and 10+ years in automation, with a strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Applications Engineering experience required.
• 10+ years of automation experience preferred.
• Experience with project estimating and automation concepts.
• Robotics, machine vision, or material handling experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and technical solutions for custom automation projects.
• Create project estimates, quotations, and technical descriptions.
• Support Sales with customers 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

Applications engineering

Automation

Customer-facing

Estimating

Mechanical/electrical

Robotics

Machine vision

Education

Associate degree

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 teamsEvaluate 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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.