What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer position at Sterling Engineering Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Applications Engineer
L ocation : Buffalo Grove, IL
Compensation : Base Salary : $80,000 – $115,000 Commission (based on targets and revenue generated)
Position Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to join our growing team. This role plays a critical part in the early stages of automation projects, working closely with sales engineers and customers to develop pre-concept designs, Statements of Work (SOW), and Requests for Quotation (RFQ). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation machinery and OEM automation and should be comfortable managing customer interactions and project discovery phases.
Key Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers to develop pre-concept designs during the project discovery phase.
- Engage with customers early in the project lifecycle to understand requirements and define solutions.
- Develop Statements of Work (SOW) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ).
- Support the design and quoting process for automation projects.
- Utilize Excel for scheduling and documentation (processes are currently manual and "old school").
- Work with SolidWorks, though not responsible for direct design work.
- Maintain a high level of customer interaction, ensuring clear and articulate communication.
- Work with robots, gantries, and material handling equipment.
- Support projects in automotive, consumer products, durable goods, and medical industries.
- Travel 10-20% of the time for short, primarily domestic customer site visits; the remainder of the time will be spent in the Buffalo Grove office.
Required Qualifications :
Why Join Us?
Salary : $80,000 - $115,000
