Applications Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Job Description

Title : Application Engineer
Location : Westbrook, ME
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Compensation :100K-120K

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to join an established custom automation manufacturer specializing in turnkey assembly systems and special-purpose automation for medical, defense, electronics, consumer, and industrial applications.

This role is responsible for developing automation concepts, estimating project costs, and creating technical proposals while partnering closely with Sales and customers. The ideal candidate can understand a customer's manufacturing challenge, develop a practical automation solution, determine the appropriate equipment and technology, and confidently communicate the proposed solution.

Job Duties:

Develop concepts and technical solutions for custom automation projects
Create project estimates, quotations, and technical descriptions
Work directly with customers and support the Sales team throughout the quoting process
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and engineering teams
Evaluate automation requirements, equipment, robotics, and processes
Manage multiple quoting opportunities simultaneously

Qualifications:

5+ years of Applications Engineering experience preferred
10+ years of automation experience preferred
Strong knowledge of custom automation and automated equipment
Proven customer-facing and communication skills
Experience with project estimating and developing automation concepts
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred
Associate degree or equivalent technical experience
Robotics, machine vision, assembly automation, or material handling experience is a plus

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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