Junior Applications Engineer - Industrial Automation

Jobright.ai; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Grand Rapids is seeking a Junior Applications Engineer to engage with customers, define project requirements, and develop proposals. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in the automation industry. This full-time position offers competitive salaries and is primarily focused on local clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the automation industry.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical design drawings.
• Understanding of Electrical & Pneumatic controls architecture.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to define requirements and develop proposals.
• Interact with sales and management teams for technical alignment.
• Document technical requirements and oversee project plans.

Skills

Ability to read mechanical design drawings

Understanding of Electrical & Pneumatic controls architecture

Reliable transportation

Project design and estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

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Junior Applications Engineer - Industrial Automation

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Job Summary:

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions is a leading global diversified automation provider focused on designing, engineering, and integrating hardware and software to automate operations across various industries. The Applications Engineer will engage with customers to define requirements, develop proposals, and ensure effective project execution while collaborating with sales and management teams.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with the customer through the requirements definition, generating concepts, cost development, and presentation of the proposal.

• Develop a defined Proposal that clarifies all customer requirements.

• Interact with the sales and management teams to lead technical alignment.

• Present concepts to customers emphasizing competitive advantages.

• Assist the internal proposal design team and processes.

• Document technical requirements, project risks, oversee project plans and project change procedures.

• Participate in technical advisory roles, as required.

• Interact with Customers at all levels, as required.

• Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Follow a standardized quoting process.

• Standardized presentations including capture-plans, executive reviews and customers reviews.

• Standardized tools used include varying levels of proposal templates, Cost worksheet, CAD tools for concept approach, Compliance Matrices depending on industry and customer and FAT/SAT Criteria.

• Opportunities for enhancing proposals through the use of technical writers and Dedicated Simulation/CAD resources.

• Leveraging cross business expertise and experience via a knowledge-sharing platform, Capturing reference machines and SharePoint/MS Teams or other online software package.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of industry experience (preferably in the automation industry).

• Ability to read and understand mechanical design drawings and Customer Part Prints.

• Understanding of Electrical & Pneumatic controls architecture.

• Successfully work with project teams and customers to design and estimate complete systems.

• Recognize and determine cost factors, such as timelines, materials, labor, tooling, etc.

• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients and minimal travel is required, you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada.

Preferred:

• Having Experience in the Life Sciences sector is preferred but not required.

• Experience in Quoting, Sales and Customer Interaction is preferred.

Company:

Convergix Automation Solutions designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers' operations. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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  Entry level

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Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

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