Now Hiring - Wes-Tech Automation - Applications Engineer - Senior in Buffalo Grove, IL

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Applications Engineer at Wes-Tech: Job Overview At Wes-Tech, Applications Engineers play a pivotal role in designing innovative, large-scale automated solutions that enhance customer efficiency. With a multidisciplinary background in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, and/or Controls Engineering, you'll tackle complex challenges while also taking on light leadership responsibilities as a key resource for your team. As a vital member of our development team, you'll work closely with customers, ensuring their needs are met with precision and expertise. We are looking for Sales Engineers who are eager to leverage their skills in designing custom automation solutions that cater to our customers' specific requirements. Key Responsibilities: * Design Comprehensive Solutions: Develop and present fully integrated automation solutions to our customers, ensuring all aspects of their needs are met. * Research and Innovation: Review incoming data and materials, applying cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications to develop potential solutions. * Project Management: Oversee the project from initial release to Operations, monitor its progress through to installation, and assess the system's performance once it is in production. * Documentation: Create detailed supporting documents, including quotes, budgets, and layouts, that clearly define the solution for both internal teams and external customers. * Customer Engagement: Regularly engage with customers to discuss new projects and understand their unique challenges. * Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a go-to expert within the department, providing guidance and support to colleagues. * Leadership: Lead the team in the Director's absence, ensuring continuity and maintaining high standards of project execution. * Travel: Visit customer sites for meetings, project reviews, and installations as needed. Success Factors for the Position: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or manufacturing technology * Five (5) years of experience in the design/build/service of custom manufacturing machines or factory automation with working knowledge of machine control systems * Prior work experience with an automation systems integrator is highly preferred * General drafting and CAD skills and experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks are required * Technical writing skills and experience required * Experience in application engineering/cost estimating within the custom automation field required * Ability to act as a leader and provide guidance to others in the department * Excellent communication skills - exceptional listening/presentation/writing skills * Strong project management skills * Must be able to travel locally, overnight, weekend, or internationally We are innovators who function in a collaborative team environment and are committed to our employees professional growth. We are passionate about creativity and understand that building the right foundation will foster that. We are also known to bend over backward to help our team members in times of trouble, and everyone is willing to roll up their sleeves! Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KEYWORDS: applications, mechatronics, automation, innovation, quoting, sales engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, PLC, robot, robotics, conveyors, industrial Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) 4% Match * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Compensation Package: * Bonus opportunities Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Sales: 2 years (Preferred) * Automation Integration: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Buffalo Grove, IL (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Buffalo Grove, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person