Application Engineer
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Electro-Matic – Engineering /
Engineering Roles /
On-site
Electro-Matic, a SunSource company, has helped transform American industry by supplying automation components and solutions to leading U.S. manufacturers. Today, Electro-Matic continues to leverage the value of emerging technologies by developing practical applications for industrial, commercial, and retail markets. As a technology company, we help our customers enjoy the benefit of a supplier partner intently focused on delivering strong value-for-value relationships while turning innovation into value. www.electo-matic.com
Job Summary
The Application Engineer will be customer facing and work closely with our outside sales team. This role you’ll need to understand and analyze customer requirements for product design, make any modifications necessary modifications, and make some recommendations to customers. Some required travel involving overnight stays, weekend assignments and international opportunities. Support of Siemens automation products with a focus on Motion Control products, Servos drives and VFDs as well as motors and gearboxes. Strong communications skills are necessary for this role.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 1-3 years of application engineering experience preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Compares, analyzes, and determines if existing products can meet customers’ needs
- Makes suggestions and recommendations to customers for product modifications and improvements
- Consults with direct supervision or internal customers for product modifications
- May prepare proposals, quotations, and apply appropriate pricing
- Operates computer aided design (AutoCAD) system and responsible for new design as well as design changes
- Conducts analysis of operating conditions and specifications proposed by customers
- Determines appropriate product selection and/or application
- Creates proposals, quotations, and applies appropriate pricing
- Coordinates and conducts appropriate training seminars and demonstrations to meet customer needs
- Maintains current knowledge of company’s products and equipment capabilities
- Possesses knowledge of engineering disciplines and industry standards affecting quality
- Provides technical support for internal and on-site customers
- Completes assigned departmental projects
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