Automation Applications Engineer

Markent Personnel; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking an Application Engineer for a client that designs and manufactures automated assembly equipment in Milwaukee, WI. You will learn automation concepts while applying hands-on engineering skills and engaging with customers to shape solutions.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and good CAD skills (SolidWorks). Travel to customer sites and collaboration with sales and engineering teams are essential

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering and 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Good, logical problem-solving skills and the desire to work with customers.
• Good 3D CAD design skills, preferably in SolidWorks.
• Project experience and knowledge of manufacturing engineering processes helpful.
• Skills with welding, fixture design, robotics, automated assembly, material handling/conveyor systems, gauging, leak-testing, and machining would be helpful.
• Experience with automatic assembly or related factory automation and mechanical/electrical systems design is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical assessments of customer and market requirements in support of sales and business development.
• Conceptualize custom built machine applications, including CAD proposal sketches.
• Review quotation requests and discuss design needs with potential customers.
• Communicate with marketing and other engineering personnel to create the most appropriate design proposal.
• Involve third party vendors and suppliers in the quoting process where necessary.
• Travel to customer sites to assist in project or product development (5–10% travel).
• Give sales presentations to customers using PowerPoint to explain concepts.
• Obtain and prepare detailed estimates of time, quantities, labor and material costs for work areas such as design, testing, machine building, and installations.
• Follow up with customers to answer questions and assist in closing sales.

Skills

Problem solving

3D CAD design

SolidWorks

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Markent Personnel is seeking an Application Engineer for a client that designs and manufactures automated assembly equipment in Milwaukee, WI. You will learn automation concepts while applying hands-on engineering skills and engaging with customers to shape solutions.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and good CAD skills (SolidWorks). Travel to customer sites and collaboration with sales and engineering teams are essential