Applications Engineer (industrial automation components)

1st St. NW Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K match

Generous PTO

Health/dental insurance

Job summary

1st St. NW Inc. in Minnetonka, MN, is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical sales and application support for electric and automation products.

This direct-hire role involves assisting customers, distributors, and sales teams with product selection, sizing, installation, and troubleshooting of motion control systems. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background with 1+ year of experience and is eager to transition into a Sales/Application Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
• 1+ year of professional engineering experience.
• Interest in a sales/application support role and openness to transition.
• Ability to interpret technical specs, drawings, and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including calculations.
• Strong communication skills to explain concepts to various audiences.
• Basic knowledge of automation components (motors, drives, motion control).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work on site and pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical sales and application support for electric/automation products.
• Assist customers, distributors, and sales with product selection, sizing, installation, and troubleshooting of motion control products.
• Perform engineering calculations related to motion dynamics, system requirements, and application performance.
• Recommend product solutions based on customer application requirements.
• Provide product training, presentations, and application guidance to customers, distributors, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Service to support business objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience, product application support, and internal processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

70-year-old (and growing!) industrial components engineering & manufacturing company has an opening for an Applications Engineer.

Direct-hire position with competitive benefits –includes profit sharing, 401K match, generous PTO, health/dental, and more!

Duties:

• Provide technical sales and application support for electric / automation products
• Assist customers, distributors, and sales personnel with product selection, sizing, installation, and troubleshooting of motion control products (electric actuators, motors, drives, etc.)
• Perform engineering calculations related to motion dynamics, system requirements, and application performance
• Recommend product solutions based on customer application requirements
• Provide product training, technical presentations, and application guidance to customers, distributors, and internal teams
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Service to support business objectives
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience, product application support, and internal processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar, preferred
• 1+ year of professional engineering experience
• Interest in a sales / application support role (and welcoming engineers looking to transition into a Sales or Applications Engineer path!)
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and application requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – includes performing engineering calculations
• Strong communication skills – includes ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical personnel
• Basic knowledge of automation components (motors, drives, and motion control systems, etc.)
• Strong Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to work on site
• Ability to pass a drug test

Salary: $75-88K