Applications Engineer – Robotic Flexible Gripping (Hybrid)

Schmalz; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Birthday leave

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schmalz is seeking an Applications Engineer in the Raleigh-Durham area. The role combines engineering, project management, and direct customer engagement to deliver solutions and foster long-term relationships. Initial onsite training is required, with a transition to a hybrid schedule after training.

Candidates should have 3+ years in applications engineering or industrial manufacturing, with robotics experience preferred. Strong communication and a proactive, hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in applications engineering or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with programming industrial robots preferred.
• Strong customer-facing communication and project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions that drive satisfaction and retention.
• Serve as a key link between customers, sales and internal teams.
• Balance technical expertise with a customer-service mindset and project ownership.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Hands-on approach

Self-motivated

Project ownership

Industrial robotics

Job description

Schmalz is seeking an Applications Engineer in the Raleigh-Durham area. The role combines engineering, project management, and direct customer engagement to deliver solutions and foster long-term relationships. Initial onsite training is required, with a transition to a hybrid schedule after training.

Candidates should have 3+ years in applications engineering or industrial manufacturing, with robotics experience preferred. Strong communication and a proactive, hands-on approach are essential.