Applications Engineer - HR Collaboration Group LLC

Applications Engineer (Remote Role)

This company is located just outside of Toledo, OH.

Want to join a company that is quickly growing and looking for entrepreneurial minded individuals? Do you enjoy managing automation projects, and working with customers to exceed their expectations? Do you thrive in a flexible environment where you can make an impact of their growth and success?

Then we have a place for you!

What We Offer:

• Exciting, innovative, collaborative, and flexible work environment
• Challenging and progressive career development
• Competitive salaries and bonus program!
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness programs
• Retirement Program with Employer Match!
• Best practice Paid Time Off policies and paid holidays
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You'll Do:

As the Applications Engineer, you will lead and develop custom equipment solutions while ensuring your projects are quoted correctly and completed on time and in budget to exceed customer expectations and meet profit goals.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Leads project kickoff meetings and support project execution as needed to ensure intended scope is maintained and projects are both profitable and effective for the intended use of the customer.
• Develops and reviews custom equipment proposals including rough order of magnitude (ROM), budgetary, and firm fixed price quotes to understand the customer specifications and requirements.
• Supports the sales team to ensure quotes are developed in accordance with customer specifications, budget, and timing requirements.
• Performs concept development, solution development, and Roboguide simulations to ensure the business goals are achieved.
• Reviews completed project material cost and labor performance to optimize cost estimates of future opportunities.
• Supports sales as needed with customer visits, technical reviews, and proposal reviews to ensure we are exceeding customer expectations.
• Participates in the continuous improvement of the proposal, estimating tools, and processes to ensure we are as effective as possible.
• Maintains the standard cost database for materials and labor to review and discuss with Management.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive Engineering and Project Management experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
• Certifications: N/a
• Functional Skills: Excellent planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills. Detail-oriented and thorough. Requires solid math, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to lead, manage and prioritize multiple projects and due dates within budgets.
• Technology Skills: Advanced PC skills is required as well as Microsoft Office skills. Experience in custom equipment machine building including, but not limited to, robotic integration, part feeding systems, and conveyance solutions. Experience with assembly, material handling, machine tending, and pick/pack/pal applications. Experience with 3D modeling and Robotic Simulation Software preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and work with others effectively.
• Leadership/ Behaviors: Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills; ability to listen to ideas and implement the best enhancements. Ability to be positive, conceptualize, and initiate projects effectively, looking for enhancements. Versatility/flexibility is also key to perform various portions of multiple projects. Ability to support, mentor, and train others.
• Culture Match: Flexible environment where individuals use their strengths and time management skills to get things done. Customer focused, respectful and open-minded with others.

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise. Potential for annual profitability bonus.

• And, the compensation will grow as the team member grows!

Reports To: Applications Engineering Manager

Core Hours: 8 am - 5 pm (schedule can be flexible; will work approx. 8 hours within this timeframe)

Typical Work Week: M-F; some weekends [& OT] required (when applicable); 40 - 45 hours a week on average

Direct Reports: None

Travel: Limited