Senior Applications Engineer: Custom Automation

Sterling Engineering; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Westbrook, ME is seeking an Applications Engineer to join our established automation team. The role focuses on developing automation concepts, estimating project costs, and delivering technical proposals while working closely with Sales and customers.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in automation, strong communication skills, and a solid engineering background. This Direct Hire position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Applications Engineering experience preferred.
• 10+ years of automation experience preferred.
• Experience with project estimating and developing automation concepts.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Robotics, machine vision, assembly automation, or material handling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and technical solutions for custom automation projects
• Create project estimates, quotations, and technical descriptions
• Work directly with customers and support the Sales team throughout the quoting process
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and engineering teams
• Evaluate automation requirements, equipment, robotics, and processes
• Manage multiple quoting opportunities simultaneously

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Communication skills

Automation concepts development

Project estimating experience

Mechanical or Electrical background

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Robotics experience

Machine vision experience

Assembly automation

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Westbrook, ME is seeking an Applications Engineer to join our established automation team. The role focuses on developing automation concepts, estimating project costs, and delivering technical proposals while working closely with Sales and customers.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in automation, strong communication skills, and a solid engineering background. This Direct Hire position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities across