Applications Engineer

Job Description Title : Application Engineer Location : Remote Hire Type : Direct Hire Compensation : 130K-160K/Year Overview: Join a growing global leader in custom automation for the medical and life sciences industries. This senior, customer-facing role combines engineering expertise, project leadership, and technical sales to develop customized automation solutions and drive business growth. Job Duties: Develop custom automation concepts based on customer requirements. Prepare technical proposals, project scopes, cost estimates, pricing, and risk assessments. Build customer relationships and identify opportunities for account growth. Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure project feasibility and successful execution. Manage scope changes, project milestones, and customer communication. Provide technical guidance and mentor junior applications engineers. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering. 5+ years of experience in applications engineering, project management, or engineered solutions. Experience with custom automation, capital equipment, or complex engineered systems; medical device or life sciences experience preferred. Proficiency in SolidWorks, cost estimation, and technical proposal development. Strong customer-facing, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and PandaDoc or similar tools. Willingness to travel up to 25%. 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 Kristina Aleksic About Blaine, MN Discover exciting job opportunities in the vibrant city of Blaine, Minnesota! Nestled just north of Minneapolis, Blaine offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty. With its close proximity to the Twin Cities, job seekers in this area have access to a wide range of industries and career paths. Explore job listings in this thriving community and be part of the bustling art scene at the Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, catch a show at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Performing Arts Center, or cheer on the Minnesota United FC at the Allianz Field. Embrace the unique charm of Blaine, MN, and start your career journey today! Sterling Engineering