Project Applications Engineer

Job Description

Project Application Engineer (Industrial Automation)

? Roanoke, VA
? Up to $139K Base
? 5 Weeks PTO | ~15% Travel

We're looking for a Project Application Engineer to support full-system design and execution of industrial automation solutions for overhead crane and heavy industrial applications.

This role blends technical engineering, client interaction, and project execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full lifecycle of a project.

What You'll Do

• Develop system specifications across drives, motors, transformers, and control systems
• Perform power system evaluations and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Evaluate supplier proposals and optimize cost vs. performance
• Support technical proposals and client-facing engineering discussions
• Lead design reviews with internal teams, vendors, and customers
• Provide technical guidance throughout project execution
• Identify new applications and support business growth initiatives

What You Bring

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field
• Experience in industrial automation, drives, or power systems
• Strong understanding of system-level design and integration
• Ability to interface with OEMs, vendors, and end users

Why Join

• 5 weeks PTO starting day one
• Work on complex, engineered-to-order systems
• Opportunity to influence both technical design and business outcomes

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter

Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.

As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.

One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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