Application Engineer

Application EngineerThe Application/Industrial Engineer acts as an automation consultant and is responsible for determining requirements, product selection, and operational recommendations for potential Seegrid customers. The Application/Industrial Engineer needs to have a systems-level technical understanding of Seegrid products as well as customer process flows in warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing. This position supports the Seegrid sales team by assessing customer sites and developing custom automation solutions using Seegrid technology. The role also includes assisting with customer presentation, and requires day-to-day interaction with sales, engineering, product development, external partners, and end customers.Responsibilities include:Support sales by recommending Seegrid automated material handling solutions based on customer requirementsTravel to customer sites to gather solution design data, spot automation opportunities, and build relationshipsAnalyze and validate customer data to guide key design decisionsProvide technical consultation on material movement automation best practicesDemonstrate the financial value of Seegrid solutions to customersCreate AutoCAD layouts optimizing AMR travel routesSelect appropriate products and determine required fleet sizesConduct live product demonstrations at Seegrid HQ and customer facilitiesServe as the technical subject matter expert and define best practices for customersEducation/Required Experience:Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or HS diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant experienceAbility to travel at least 50% of the time during busy stretches, including Canada and Mexico, with short lead timeProficient in Google Workspace and spreadsheet data analysisExcellent communication skills and comfortable presenting to customersStrong strategic and analytical thinkingEffective organization, project management, and multitasking skillsProactive self-starter comfortable in high-pressure environmentsStrong interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and partnersRequired experience in process design and optimizationBias for action and ability to navigate ambiguityExperience conducting time studies and identifying operational improvementsStrong team playerDesired Qualifications:2-5 years of relevant experienceProficient in AutoCADExperience delivering AMRs at scale in real-world industrial environmentsExperience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, or related marketSimulation experience is a plusExperience with PLCs or APIs is a plusWork Requirements:A valid U.S. driver's licenseAbility to sit/walk/stand for up to 8 hours per dayCurrently located or willing to relocate to the Pittsburgh, PA, Ohio, or Detroit, MI areasSeegrid has been recognized regionally and nationally as a Best-Place-to-Work. We'd love to have you join us!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Seegrid is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.