Senior Application Engineer

E Tech Group

$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Industrial Automation related to design and programming
  • Extensive use of estimating and proposal management tools
  • Familiarity with ERP/Project Costing Systems
  • Strong understanding of technical documents and RFQs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset and teamwork orientation

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers to define technical requirements and engineering scope
  • Prepare estimation documents from proposals and specifications
  • Independently quote standard Control Panel, PLC, and HMI projects
  • Analyze proposals to identify labor, material, and time needs
  • Compute project costs based on analysis of requirements
  • Resolve discrepancies through detailed information analysis
  • Present estimates by organizing numerical and descriptive data

Benefits

  • 401k with matching and immediate vesting
  • Immediate enrollment in medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and family leave
  • Commitment to employee training and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to be responsible for initial consultation with the customer, as well as estimating and proposal development for industrial automation solutions including food & beverage, life sciences, and chemical industries. The projects span the range of process control and machine control automation applications. You will also own and develop methods, tools, and processes in estimating and proposal development for the entire enterprise.

You will:
  • Engage with customers to assess the technical scope and engineering requirements, while collaborating with local E Tech Group Business Development Managers throughout the sales pursuit process.
  • Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  • Independently quote standard Control Panel, PLC, and HMI projects, seeking engineering assistance solely for specialized cases.
  • Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  • Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
  • Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
  • Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
  • Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.
  • Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.


You Have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and educational background
  • 5+ years of Industrial Automation experience directly related to design, controls, programming, and electrical engineering
  • Past experience of extensive use of Company Methods, Tools, and Process specific to estimating and proposal management standards.
  • Understanding of ERP / Project Costing Systems and parametric estimation tools.
  • Extensive understand of customer plans, specifications, technical documentation as well as RFQ documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork


Benefits & Perks:
  • 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
  • Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • Generous paid time off that includes full paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and personal/sick time off.
  • Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

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