Electrical Application Engineer: Field Solutions

Launching Point; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Collaborative, hands-on team

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer to bridge engineering, sales, and product development in demanding industrial environments. You will work directly with customers from concept through installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing support, translating needs into practical system solutions.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, field experience, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences across technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of technical field, applications engineering, or similar hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience in oil & gas, mining, power generation, heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with sensor technologies, industrial monitoring systems, electronics, and network communications.
• Knowledge of Modbus, 4-20mA, relay logic, and other common industrial protocols.
• Understanding of hazardous locations, classifications, and equipment ratings.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information for customers and non-technical users.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep expertise in the company's products, technologies, and applications across industrial markets.
• Partner with sales professionals to understand customer requirements and recommend the right technical solution.
• Translate customer needs into practical, manufacturable system and product solutions.
• Configure standard products and systems to meet application-specific requirements.
• Design customized solutions incorporating internal products as well as third-party technologies.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analysis to support product selection and recommendations.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for customers throughout the sales and implementation process.
• Clearly communicate product capabilities, system functionality, and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create application drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and training materials.
• Support system design, testing, verification, installation, programming, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems in the field, over the phone, and through electronic support.
• Provide technical and product training to customers, sales teams, and other stakeholders.
• Test new and existing equipment to verify performance against engineering specifications.
• Help evaluate new products and determine their readiness for field deployment.
• Provide engineering teams with clear feedback regarding product performance, customer requirements, field issues, and potential improvements.
• Participate in the design and development of new products and product enhancements.
• Coordinate outside engineering resources when specialized expertise is required.
• Accompany sales professionals on customer visits and participate in technical presentations and conference calls.
• Support technical responses to RFIs and RFQs.
• Identify additional customer needs and opportunities that could lead to future products, applications, or business growth.

Skills

5+ years field experience

Electrical engineering

Customer engagement

Technical communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical/Electronics Eng

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Ladder logic

HMI systems

AutoCAD

Industrial gas detection

Sensor systems

System commissioning

Field startup

Job description

Launching Point is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer to bridge engineering, sales, and product development in demanding industrial environments. You will work directly with customers from concept through installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing support, translating needs into practical system solutions.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, field experience, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences across technical and non-technical