Applications Engineer
Bridgman, Michigan
Mid-West USA (remote)
As an Automation Applications Engineer, you will oversee the review of the customer requirements, the development of the solution, costs, and project timeline. Your role will entail developing an accurate budget and project Proposal, aligning key concept points, sequence of operations and mechanical descriptions to create a custom integrated system to meet the customer requirements. These Systems will be in the Renewables, Industrial and Life Science Industries.
What would a typical day look like?

• Engage with the customer through the requirements definition, generating concepts, cost development, and presentation of the proposal.
• Develop a defined Proposal that clarifies all customer requirements.
• Interact with the sales and management teams to lead technical alignment.
• Present concepts to customers emphasizing competitive advantages.
• Assist the internal proposal design team and processes.
• Document technical requirements, project risks, oversee project plans and project change procedures.
• Participate in technical advisory roles, as required.
• Interact with Customers at all levels, as required.

• Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Follow a standardized quoting process.
• Standardized presentations including capture-plans, executive reviews and customers reviews.
• Standardized tools used include varying levels of proposal templates, Cost worksheet, CAD tools for concept approach, Compliance Matrices depending on industry and customer and FAT/SAT Criteria
• Opportunities for enhancing proposals through the use of technical writers and Dedicated Simulation/CAD resources.
• Leveraging cross business expertise and experience via a knowledge-sharing platform, Capturing reference machines and SharePoint/MS Teams or other online software package

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Having Experience in the Life Sciences sector is preferred but not required.
• 2 years of industry experience (preferably in the automation industry).
• Experience in Quoting, Sales and Customer Interaction is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical design drawings and Customer Part Prints.
• Understanding of Electrical & Pneumatic controls architecture.
• Successfully work with project teams and customers to design and estimate complete systems.
• Recognize and determine cost factors, such as timelines, materials, labor, tooling, etc.

• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients and minimal travel is required, you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada

What does Eagle Technologies Offer You?
Here at Eagle Technologies, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Health
• Dental coverage
• 401K and more!

Eagle Technologies (A Convergix Company)
Founded in 1953, Eagle Technologies is a leading provider of engineering and factory automation solutions to diverse customers across the globe with extensive expertise in assembly, test, and process applications, industry 4.0 solutions, and robotics. Headquartered in Bridgman, MI with over 1,000 installations worldwide and a focus on developing and training local engineers, Eagle is an established integrator providing automated manufacturing services to some of the world's most dynamic businesses.
Convergix
Convergix Automation Solutions is a Global Systems Integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information and software systems, process automation in a variety of manufacturing industries. With over 900 employees, 25 Locations worldwide and $300M in Sales, Convergix is growing organically as well through acquisition to become a leading $1B Automation Integration global partner. We are a single source automation solutions provider that leverages the geography, technology, industry expertise and capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers in a diverse set of industries.
Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/
What does CONVERGIX value?
Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Eagle Technologies has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.
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