Applications Engineer Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

$90000 - $120000 per year | Milwaukee, WI | On-site | Permanent

We are an industry leader in designing and building custom automation equipment that helps manufacturers improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. Our team partners with customers across a variety of industries to develop innovative manufacturing solutions, from concept through proposal and ultimately to production.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working directly with customers, and turning ideas into custom automation solutions, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative and highly technical organization.

If you are a Controls Engineer with 7+ years of experience with power distribution systems, then please read on….

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunity to work on highly customized automation projects
• Direct interaction with customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Career growth into senior engineering, technical sales, or engineering leadership
• Stable company with long-term growth opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to develop innovative automation solutions for manufacturing customers. In this role, you'll work closely with the sales and engineering teams to understand customer requirements, develop machine concepts, prepare technical proposals, create cost estimates, and present custom automation solutions that help win new business.

You will combine your technical expertise with strong communication skills to guide customers through the proposal process while collaborating with internal engineering teams and outside vendors to develop the best possible solution.

• Develop custom automation concepts based on customer manufacturing requirements.
• Create conceptual layouts and proposal drawings using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Review customer specifications and determine the most effective automation solution.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, and conceptual designs.
• Build labor, material, and manufacturing cost models for custom equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and suppliers during the quoting process.
• Travel to customer sites to gather project requirements and support business development efforts.
• Deliver technical presentations to customers and engineering teams.
• Support sales throughout the proposal process and assist in closing new business.
• Follow up with customers regarding technical questions and proposal revisions.
• Maintain strong customer relationships while identifying future business opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Applications Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineering, Project Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Experience designing custom automation equipment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and factory automation.
• Experience developing technical proposals and project cost estimates.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work directly with customers throughout the sales process.
• Excellent problem-solving and conceptual design abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations as needed.

Experience with:

• Robotics
• Automated Assembly
• Material Handling
• Welding Automation
• Leak Testing
• Vision Inspection Systems
• Precision Gauging
• Custom Machinery

• Previous experience working for an OEM or custom automation integrator.
• Experience supporting technical sales or business development initiatives.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.