Applications Engineer - NJ/PA Area

Shingle & Gibb; Moorestown Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

FSA

Disability benefits

401(k) savings plan

Three weeks of vacation and sick days

Job summary

Shingle & Gibb is seeking an Applications Engineer who can support customers and the Sales Team with technical expertise. The role involves field and remote work, patient problem solving, and presenting viable automation options for equipment maintenance and optimization.

You will collaborate with customers, travel to sites, and provide post-sale technical assistance while advancing our core automation solutions and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of Industrial Automation design and implementation experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives and sensors.
• Experience with the Siemens platform strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer and Sales Team with technical service related to operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Develop concept solutions for problems with little or no previous solutions.
• Attend and participate in weekly Applications Engineering Team Meetings; support demonstrations for customers and Sales Team.

Skills

Industrial Automation

PLCs

HMIs

Drives

Sensors

Siemens platform

Industrial Sales Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Siemens Platform

Job description

Make a difference. Shingle & Gibb's Applications Engineer (AE) is responsible for providing pre- and post-sales technical support to Customers and Sales Teams. The AE responds to field technical questions, requests for application assistance and trouble-shooting requests. The AE helps provide a better customer experience by effectively selling and promoting products, systems and services that require technical knowledge.

Work Environment

As a member of the Applications Engineering Department, work is performed both in an office environment and in the field, however, the Applications Engineer Position will work from home most of the time. The Applications Team is required to regularly visit our industrial customers at either a customer site or a warehouse facility to troubleshoot on their behalf or demonstrate viable technical options. Driving is required and the Applications Engineering Team may be exposed to inclement weather conditions. Travel to the Moorestown, NJ office location will be as needed.

Responsibilities

Communicates, promotes and showcases the Shingle & Gibb Core Values, policies and procedures throughout the organization. Responds to customers with manufacturing trouble shooting needs promptly, effectively and professionally. Generates concept solutions for problems with little or no previous or standard solutions. Provides technical services to customers and Sales Team as it relates to the operation and maintenance of equipment. Gathers, analyzes and shares customer feedback and information as it relates to technical problems or solutions. Performs customer analysis to determine essential requirements for specific proposals. Strives to exceed customer expectations and builds strong relationships with current and prospective clients. Develops and maintains solid relationships with suppliers. Assists in the preparation and presentations of technical presentations and demonstrations for our customers and Sales Team. Attends and actively participates in weekly Applications Engineering Team Meetings. Regularly attends supplier trainings and seminars to acquire knowledge of new products and technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience required. 3 years of Industrial Automation design and implementation experience is required including working with PLCs, HMIs, drives and sensors. Experience with the Siemens platform is strongly preferred. Industrial Sales Experience is a plus. 3 years of Industrial Manufacturing or Operational Exposure is required. Technical knowledge of electrical distribution. Results driven. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Customer/ Client focus. Problem Solving/ Analysis. Technology fluent in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Pay

The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $110,000, depending on experience, plus an annual bonus. This position is also bonus eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

Benefits

• medical insurance and prescription drug
• dental insurance
• vision plan
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• disability benefits
• a 401(k) savings plan
• three weeks of vacation in your first 12 months of employment as well as sick days and holidays

Physical Demands

Ability to sit in an office setting for extended periods of time. Ability to sit and drive a vehicle for extended periods of time. Ability to stand for extended periods of time with frequent walking in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have odors related to manufacturing. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently. Requires use of safety equipment that may include, but not limited to hard hat, vest, goggles, steel toe shoes, and other protective garments and equipment.

Travel

The Applications Engineer will require limited travel including both inside and outside the local region and to Supplier's sites for training. Overnight travel of at least 40 nights/year should be expected.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties and responsibilities that are required for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Why should you join Shingle & Gibb Automation?

Shingle & Gibb Automation is the East Coast's premier Industrial Automation Distributor that has evolved over 80 years from roots in the mechanical power transmission industry to a leader in the high technology controls and automation world. Our sales, engineering and management personnel are all knowledgeable in Sensors, Controls, PLCs, Drives and Motion Control. We are focused on providing our Customers with world class products from leading suppliers.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled