Automation Application Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: Automation Application Engineer

Department: Sales

Reports to: EVP of Sales

Work Location: Plymouth, MN

Position: Fulltime / Salary / Onsite

About Baldwin Supply:

Baldwin Supply Company has worked alongside American manufacturing since 1920, offering the stability of a century-old company with a modern, problem-solving mindset. Our team supports a wide range of industries, from food and agriculture to packaging, mining, and infrastructure, so no two days look the same. We’re known for our strong culture, long-tenured employees, and competitive benefits. At Baldwin, you’ll do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and be part of a company built to last.

Job Summary:

The Automation Application Engineer is responsible for supporting customers in selecting and implementing automation products that best meet their technical and budgetary needs. The role involves meeting directly with customers, providing training and programming assistance, and supporting key accounts that regularly purchase automation solutions. The position also requires collaboration with vendors to ensure optimal product selection, as well as internal support for sales teams through technical guidance, product interchanges, bill-of-material management, and supplier updates. Continuous learning is essential to stay current with new automation technologies. Strong technical expertise, communication skills, and customer-focus are critical for success in this full-time, non-exempt position.

Job Responsibilities:

30%

Meet with customers in person. Propose automation products with the best combination of performance, cost and availability to those customers based on their requirements. Can be with or without primary Baldwin account managers. 

20%

Support key accounts who consistently purchase automation products from Baldwin. Support can include training, product enhancements, and programming support. 

15%

Collaborate with vendors at customer sites when necessary to determine the best products to select for those customers. 

20%

Support Automation Sales Specialist and inside sales with product selection, interchange, bill of material management and supplier updates. 

15%

Continuous training to stay current with primary vendor’s new products and technologies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering preferred or related required
• Automation Sales 5-7 years experience preferred
• Valid Drivers’ License

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Technical experience using automation products- 2+ years
• Strong Computer skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

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 sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is conducted in a semi-private office/cubicle setting.

Baldwin Supply Benefits, Culture and Work Environment

At Baldwin Supply, we prioritize our employees' well-being by providing comprehensive benefits including comprehensive health insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced work life.

Fulltime Employees are provided:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Vacation Days
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

Baldwin Supply 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.

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.