Field Application Engineer - Industrial Solutions

JobFormance; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JobFormance in the United States is seeking an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical problems and working directly with customers to translate needs into practical, field-ready solutions.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, sales, product development, and the customer, requiring strong electrical knowledge, hands-on field experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with plant personnel, sales teams, and business leaders. Travel about 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering
• 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 communication protocols
• Understanding of hazardous locations, classifications, and equipment ratings
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to translate complex technical information into language customers and non-technical users can understand
• 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

Electrical Engineering

Problem solving

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley controls

HMI systems

Ladder logic

Job description

JobFormance in the United States is seeking an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical problems and working directly with customers to translate needs into practical, field-ready solutions.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, sales, product development, and the customer, requiring strong electrical knowledge, hands-on field experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with plant personnel, sales teams, and business leaders. Travel about 10% is required.