Industrial Application Engineer – Field Solutions Expert

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; 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

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an Electrical Applications Engineer to bridge engineering, sales, and product development in industrial environments. You will design and implement practical solutions, support field projects, and help customers optimize performance through rigorous technical analysis and clear communication.

The role requires strong electrical/electronics knowledge, 5+ years in technical field roles, and the ability to work with diverse teams on-site at customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on field or applications engineering experience.
• Experience in oil & gas, mining, power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with sensor technologies, industrial monitoring, electronics, and networks.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus, 4–20mA, relay logic).
• Strong troubleshooting and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.

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 of field experience

Sensor technologies familiarity

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an Electrical Applications Engineer to bridge engineering, sales, and product development in industrial environments. You will design and implement practical solutions, support field projects, and help customers optimize performance through rigorous technical analysis and clear communication.

The role requires strong electrical/electronics knowledge, 5+ years in technical field roles, and the ability to work with diverse teams on-site at customer