Senior Application Engineer

ABCO Automation, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABCO Automation, Inc. seeks a senior professional to lead early concept development, evaluate technical options, and develop cost estimates for custom machine automation projects.

The role requires translating customer requirements into practical automation concepts, defining machine scope and functionality, and supporting sales with clear, well-documented solutions. The position may be remote, hybrid or onsite in Greensboro, NC, with travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• Experience translating customer requirements into practical automation concepts.
• Developing accurate cost estimates and quotations for custom machine projects.
• Ability to evaluate multiple automation approaches and select competitive concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead early concept development and translate customer needs into workable automation concepts.
• Perform technical evaluation and identify risks to ensure reliable solutions.
• Develop cost estimates and quotations to support sales and project planning.

Skills

Concept development

Cost estimation

Technical evaluation

Requirements translation

Job description

ABCO Automation is looking for someone to lead the early concept development, technical evaluation, and cost estimating of custom machine automation projects.

This role requires strong hands-on experience translating customer requirements into practical automation concepts, defining machine scope and functionality, identifying technical risks, developing accurate cost estimates and quotations, and supporting sales with clear, well-documented solutions.

The position requires the ability to evaluate multiple automation approaches, including robotics, precision conveying, feeding systems, actuators, pneumatics, controls, and related machine technologies, to develop competitive and manufacturable concepts that meet customer needs and support profitable project execution.

This role can be remote, hybrid or onsite in Greensboro, NC. You must be able to travel to Greensboro, NC or to customer sites as necessary. Estimated travel is roughly 10%.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.