Senior Applications Engineer: Automation Projects

Titan, Inc; Blaine (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan, Inc in Blaine, MN is seeking an experienced Core Applications Engineer to lead large-scale automation projects from definition through delivery. You will oversee proposals, coordinate with engineering and manufacturing, and ensure technical and commercial success for customers.

You will provide expert technical consultation, mentor junior staff, manage pre- and post-sale activities, and work closely with sales to qualify opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 5+ years in applications engineering, project management, or proposal writing in custom automation or engineered solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of automation systems in the Medical & Life Sciences sectors.
• Proven track record managing complex technical projects from concept to delivery.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D Solid Modeling and capital equipment cost estimation.
• Experience managing pre- and post-sale customer relationships, including change orders, scope tracking, and MBR/QBR delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PandaDoc or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage large-scale automation projects ensuring timely delivery, technical accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Technical Consultation: Provide expert-level support for complex customer challenges; develop innovative concepts to meet technical and commercial requirements.
• Proposal Development: Lead creation of ROM, Budgetary, and Firm Fixed Price proposals with detailed technical concepts, cost estimates, and risk assessments. Manage PandaDoc changes and meet SLA/TAT requirements.
• Sales Collaboration: Partner with sales to identify and qualify opportunities; attend customer meetings to gather requirements and assess project fit.
• Customer Engagement: Present solutions to customers, highlight Ascential’s value propositions, and manage feedback.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure proposal feasibility; liaise between internal technical teams and customers.
• Mentorship: Guide junior applications engineers and ensure consistency in work quality.

Skills

Applications engineering

Project management

Proposal writing

Cost estimation

SolidWorks

Customer relationships

Microsoft Office

PandaDoc

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PandaDoc

MS Office Suite

Job description

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences
Blaine, MN 55449, USA

Description

Core Applications Engineering

• Project Leadership: Manage large-scale automation projects ensuring timely delivery, technical accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Technical Consultation: Provide expert-level support for complex customer challenges; develop innovative concepts to meet technical and commercial requirements.
• Proposal Development: Lead creation of ROM, Budgetary, and Firm Fixed Price proposals with detailed technical concepts, cost estimates, and risk assessments. Manage PandaDoc changes and meet SLA/TAT requirements.
• Sales Collaboration: Partner with sales to identify and qualify opportunities; attend customer meetings to gather requirements and assess project fit.
• Customer Engagement: Present solutions to customers, highlight Ascential’s value propositions, and manage feedback.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure proposal feasibility; liaise between internal technical teams and customers.
• Mentorship: Guide junior applications engineers and ensure consistency in work quality.

Client Experience Management (CXM)

• Pre-Sale
  • Generate and manage proposals from scope definition through delivery.
  • Provide technical support including customer and internal site visits.
  • Ensure a clear, well-defined scope of work with every proposal.
  • Act as gatekeeper for internal Ascential staff client engagements.
• Post-Sale
  • Lead MBRs, QBRs, status updates, and milestone check-ins.
  • Manage change orders—issue PD notices and confirm PO receipt.
  • Escalate project issues to internal teams; ensure timely resolution.
  • Work alongside project execution teams for on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Conduct 30- and 90-day post-delivery check-ins (service, OEE, new work).
  • Track scope changes and ensure proper revenue capture.
  • Prospect for expansion opportunities within assigned accounts.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 5+ years in applications engineering, project management, or proposal writing in custom automation or engineered solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of automation systems in the Medical & Life Sciences sectors.
• Proven track record managing complex technical projects from concept to delivery.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D Solid Modeling and capital equipment cost estimation.
• Experience managing pre- and post-sale customer relationships, including change orders, scope tracking, and MBR/QBR delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PandaDoc or equivalent platforms.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to present technical information to both customers and internal teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Leadership qualities with experience mentoring junior staff.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (primarily air travel).
• Regular computer use; periodic walking, standing, bending. Occasional machine shop environment exposure.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Innovative

: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Functional Expert

Functional Expert

: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Required

Goal Completion

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Entrepreneurial Spirit

: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

Required

Pre- and Post-sale customer relationship management

Proven track record managing complex technical projects

In-depth knowledge of automation systems

5 years:

5 years:

Experience in applications engineering, project management, or proposal writing within custom automation or engineered solutions

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