Now Hiring - Flores Automation LLC - Applications Engineer in Muskego, WI

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Purpose Responsible for analyzing, conceptualizing, and proposing custom industrial automation solutions for target customer and OEM applications as a member of the sales and marketing group. Duties and Responsibilities Customer Experience Technical Lead * Lead communications and collaborations with internal and external customers regarding concepts and designs. * Listen to, interpret, articulate, and propose solutions to customer issues and objectives as they relate to industrial automation and machine building. * Serve as a conduit during the sales technical cycle between the sales team and the customer. * Define and articulate full scope of work and establish detailed specifications. Resource Planning * Identify and assist in the procurement of required third party resources. * Ensure designs meet feasibility requirements with engineering, manufacturing, and 3rd party resources. Time Management * Take full responsibility for meeting all established deadlines. * Participate in scheduled internal and external project meetings. Financial Management * Accurately estimate projects in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors. * Maintain accurate estimating tools to include labor, materials, and third-party services. * Seek opportunities for additional project revenue. Quality Assurance * Ensure proposed products and services meet or exceed the company's high standards. Risk Management * Identify and communicate issues that jeopardize customer relationships and projects. * Identify and report customer and project risks that may jeopardize the company's reputation, safety, and financial interests. Reporting * Create and maintain running sales and project management reports relevant to the company objectives and as requested. Sales Support * Assist sales in the estimating and scope process. * Provide technical information as requested. * Assist sales with on-site technical presentations as the subject matter expert. Marketing Support * Assist marketing with technical input, presentation collateral, and trade show logistics. Technical Contribution * Provide technical updates to internal teams. * Coordinate technical interests and advancements between vendors and internal teams. Corporate Initiative * Recommend process improvements. * Participate in marketing and business strategy as requested. * Provide continuous product and technical input contributing to the company's market visibility and distinction. * Promote and exhibit cultural enthusiasm towards the success of the company. Qualifications * 2-year technical degree in related field. * Solid organizational skills to include attention to detail and multitasking. * Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant engineering with a focus on mechanical. * Minimum 3 years of CAD/Solidworks programming experience. * Competent use of relevant software including Microsoft Office, scheduling software, and related project management tools. * Ability to travel as needed with the expectation to be approximately 25%, mostly local. * Proven ability to conceptualize, draw, estimate, and articulate electrical and mechanical solutions to a wide variety of customer applications. Preferences * A natural and determined desire to serve customers in a positive and professional manner. * Thrives on the challenge of multitasking and contributing to effective and motivated teams. * Confident and persistent problem solver. * Sales aptitude with a genuine approach to customer success. * Very strong communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. * Industrial or manufacturing background. * Strong problem-solving skills. Performance Measurements Performance will be measured by: * Customer satisfaction with end results and overall experience. * Contributing to profitability initiatives. * Meeting or exceeding quality standards and specifications. * Accuracy of estimating. * Continuously demonstrate and promote a culture of ownership thinking. Pay will be based on experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Do you have a valid Wisconsin drivers license? Ability to Commute: * Muskego, WI 53150 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Muskego, WI 53150: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Required) Work Location: In person