JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

An Application Engineer II uses knowledge of custom automation and precision machining alongside a team of sales professionals, managers, designers and builders to develop an accurate concept and budget that outlines key concept points for automation systems. These machines are uniquely designed assembly, inspection, and test systems for industries that demand precision assembly for their components. Some of the industries we serve include automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, and industrial component manufacturers.

Job Duties

• An Application Engineer II will work with customers, sales, project management, and team partners, to develop an accurate concept, proposal, and budget for custom automation assembly systems
• Typical custom automation projects range in size from $100,000 to 2 million dollars

• Establish and communicate customers’ goals and objectives, including:
• Functional specification
• Cycle time
• Schedule
• Budget
• Resources
• Required process
• Part tolerances

• Review requests from the customer or salesperson:
• Facilitate concept and quote review meetings with support of the Level III Application Engineer and/management

• Develop preliminary projects schedules independently
• Prepare/develop a concept supported by a budget that meets the customers specifications
• Prepare Risk Assessments
• Produce CAD drawings, as required using Solidworks
• Produce concept simulations, as required using Visual Components software

• Prepare project proposals and presentations:
• Communicate proposal information to customers, managers, sales, project management, and internal project team members independently

• Maintain constant contact with the sales team
• Maintain AE related documentation in company record systems
• Provide design assistance to the project team throughout the design phase of the project, attend internal design & brainstorming review meetings
• Traveling independently will be required (national and international)
• 10-15% per year estimated travel

Required Computer Skills

• Windows based operating systems
• Solidworks
• Visual Components 4.0
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Project

Required Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Associates' degree in engineering or management.
• 5-7 years’ experience in applications engineering related to custom automation.
• 3-5 years’ of working experience utilizing Solidworks 3D CAD software required.
• Training or coursework in Visual Components simulation software.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory duties

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

EEO Statement

Edgewater Automation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Do you now, or will you in the future, require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Industrial Automation: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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