Electrical Application Engineer: Field Solutions Expert

Food Management Search, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and working directly with customers.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, sales, product development, and the customer, supporting concepts from design through field deployment. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical knowledge with problem-solving, strong communication, and the ability to translate requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of technical field, applications engineering, or similar hands‑on engineering experience.
• Experience within oil & gas, mining, power generation, heavy industrial, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with sensor technologies, industrial monitoring systems, electronics, and network communications.
• Working knowledge of Modbus, 4–20mA, relay logic, and other common industrial protocols.
• Understanding of hazardous locations, classifications, and equipment ratings.

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.

Skills

5+ years experience

Troubleshooting

Communication with stakeholders

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Ladder logic

HMI systems

AutoCAD

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and working directly with customers.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, sales, product development, and the customer, supporting concepts from design through field deployment. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical knowledge with problem-solving, strong communication, and the ability to translate requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions in