Mechatronics Applications Engineer

Alabama - Position locations available to service areas in TN, AL, & MS.

The Application Engineer is a technical sales support role responsible for applying automation expertise to assist sales teams and customers throughout the solution development process. This includes supporting product selection, conducting technical demonstrations, and ensuring smooth implementation of automation systems.

As part of a highly collaborative sales and technical team, this role requires strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and a commitment to shared success. The Application Engineer works closely with Account Managers, Manufacturing Team, and vendor partners to deliver best-in-class automation solutions that drive customer value.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Account Managers with customer needs analysis and solution recommendations.
• Conduct product demonstrations, training, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure successful implementations.
• Troubleshoot standard automation issues and support post-sales efforts.
• Maintain awareness of market trends and contribute to proposal development.
• Development of POC projects.

Responsibilities in the areas of Standard Product and Vendor Management are:

• Promoting product, especially Standard Product where they exist for a vendor
• Riding with vendor reps
• Coordinate Special Price contracts with the Product Manager and work directly with the vendor to renew the contracts
• Developing engineered solutions that include Standard Product