Our client, a global industrial technology manufacturer serving specialized automation and process-control applications, is seeking an Applications Engineer to join its growing U.S. team.
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This is a hands-on, customer-facing engineering role focused on application engineering, technical support, and problem solving. The Applications Engineer will work directly with customers and manufacturer representatives across North America to understand applications, recommend products, prepare technical quotations, troubleshoot systems, and support projects from initial inquiry through implementation.
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The company operates with a small, collaborative team, giving this person exposure to a variety of technical and customer-facing responsibilities rather than being limited to one narrow engineering function. There is also significant long-term growth potential.
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Key Responsibilities
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Review customer applications and specifications to recommend appropriate technical solutions
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Provide application and technical support to customers, manufacturer representatives, and distributors
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Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical system issues
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Assist customers with product selection, system implementation, and commissioning
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Prepare technical quotations based on customer applications and requirements
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Perform light hands-on diagnostics, testing, and repair of returned equipment
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Serve as a technical resource for manufacturer representatives across North America
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Develop long-term relationships with customers and channel partners
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Assist with additional technical and operational responsibilities as needed within a small-team environment
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Ideal Background
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, or equivalent hands-on technical experience
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Open to new graduates and early-career engineers; approximately 1–3 years of experience is ideal
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Strong mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of electrical systems
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Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and system layouts
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Comfortable communicating directly with customers and explaining technical concepts
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Hands-on problem solver who enjoys working across a variety of technical responsibilities
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Comfortable working within a small organization where responsibilities can evolve based on business needs
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Compensation & Benefits
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Base salary: up to $80,000
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Bonus: $20,000
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Flexibility above the range for a highly qualified candidate
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Medical insurance contribution
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401(k) with company match
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15 days PTO
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Paid holidays
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Why This Role
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Strong opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain broad applications experience
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Work directly with customers and manufacturer representatives across North America
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Exposure to application engineering, troubleshooting, commissioning, and hands-on product support
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Potential international technical training
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Small-team environment with the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early
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Long-term opportunity to grow into expanded technical and commercial roles
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Schaumburg, IL
Skills
Automationunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Distribution Channelunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Testingunmatched
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