Now Hiring - Manufacturing Applications Engineer in Middleton, WI

Did you love building as a kid? Do you enjoy taking something apart, just to figure out how to put it back together? Do you geek out on robots? Our engineers drive packaging innovation, creating new ways to improve – and increase – performance. We’re passionate about designing custom equipment that exceeds our customers’ expectations. Our engineers partner closely not only with our customers, but also with peers across sales, manufacturing, and assembly.

We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re excited by how machines work and want to make them better, we want to talk to you.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Quest Industrial, based in Middleton and Monroe, Wisconsin, is a full-service robotic integrator that specializes in automation solutions across food, beverage, plastics, metal, and other industries needing to optimize floor space, expand operations with accuracy and consistency, and improve overall production line flexibility and efficiency. Quest is a division of ProMach, a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing solutions for over 20,000 customers worldwide. Through multiple brands, ProMach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking. For more information on Pro Mach’s brands visit [please apply online]

As Applications Engineer, you’ll contribute to the success of the company by driving the growth and profitability of the company’s product lines, working closely with our customers and vendors to ensure that the products being developed, launched and quoted allow Quest to compete successfully in the marketplace. You’ll solve complex challenges to exceed customer expectations and help develop some of the most exciting technology available in robotic packaging automation.

Are you excited about this work?

• Process and evaluate data related to sales inquiry to develop concept for machine or system design.
• Make recommendations for alternate designs if applicable.
• Collaborate with other applications team members in the development of creative solutions.
• Coordinate with multiple outside vendors to procure quotations for equipment to be sourced for the machine or system design.
• Gather cost data from historical records and equipment vendors to create cost workbooks.
• Participate in pre-sale design reviews and customer sales presentations with Sales Representatives (Up to 25% travel possible).
• Communicate with Inside and Outside Sales, customers and prospects to provide product line, technical and commercial information necessary to obtain orders.
• Assist in the new order process, which includes order kickoff, concept reviews, design reviews and post shipment reviews.
• Conduct customer presentations and machine show and tell.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

• This is a remote position that includes up to 25% travel.
• 3 - 5 years in Inside Technical Sales, Project Engineering, Machine Design, or similar background preferred.
• 2-year technical degree, BS or BA degree in Engineering preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• High level of aptitude in Electrical and Mechanical Design.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Leadership skills, team player, timeline driven.
• Experience working in AutoCAD is required.
• Robotic systems experience a plus.
• Inventor experience is a plus.
• Previous experience in packaging industry highly desired.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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