Manufacturing Application Engineer

Summary

This is engineering and sales support role. Application Engineers support our sales engineers and customers in the pre and post application sales process.  Up to 50% of the SG member’s time will be programming, which may be done in our office or onsite at customers depending on the application requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Engineers and customers with product demonstrations, product sizing and selection, proof of concepts, testing, programming, and general technical support
• Have the ability to assess and resolve technical challenges, utilizing vendor resources when necessary for the best solution
• Develop a working knowledge of Tri-Phase’s products, with a strong focus on products
• Position will be based out of the Elgin, IL office with local travel for sales calls, programming and application start-ups or troubleshooting.
• Technical support of customers and salespeople as needed.
• Interaction with customers to understand “Scope of Work” is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or relevant experience
• 2-4 years of experience in automation
• Experience with PLC, HMI, industrial computer, industrial communication and I/O, robotics, sensors, safety, machine vision and industrial motion control products required
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Knowledge of system design and development a plus