Motion Automation Intelligence - Applications Engineer

Genuine Parts Company; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation entitlement

Sick leave

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking an Application Engineer to lead design and engineering of electronic controls solutions for the outside sales team. You will develop system specifications, organize design concepts, and prepare proposals to support sales efforts.

The role involves traveling up to 40% and requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 0–2 years of related experience, plus strong CAD and MS Office skills. Collaboration with partners and customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 0–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Understand and convey customer requirements internally and to factory partners.
• Train customers and outside sales teams on product technologies.
• Provide technical support to outside sales team and customers in real time.
• Maintain expertise on the technical products from factory partners.
• Prepare a scope of work for customer solutions.
• Size and design solutions for pneumatic, motion control, six-axis robots and vision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, the Application Engineer is the primary technical resource for the outside sales team and is responsible for design and engineering of electronic controls solutions to meet customer system requirements. This role works with outside sales and customers to develop and refine system specifications, organize design concepts, develop costing and prepare proposals to support outside sales.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands and conveys customer requirements internally and to factory partners.
• Trains customers and outside sales teams on product technologies.
• Provides technical support to outside sales team and customers in real time.
• Maintains expertise on the technical products from factory partners.
• Prepares a scope of work for a solution for the customer.
• Sizes and designs solutions for applications including, but not limited to, pneumatic, motion control, six axis robots and vision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient use of CAD software and Microsoft Office suite software.
• Strong Communication with technical and non-technical personal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Travels up to 40% of the time.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

• No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

• Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.