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Applications Engineer – Medical Device Automation
Remote | Up to $160,000 Benefits
Ready to take your automation expertise somewhere new—without giving up the flexibility of working remotely?
We’re partnering with a growing medical device manufacturer that designs and builds its own custom automation equipment in-house. They’re looking for an experienced Applications Engineer who understands automation, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and can help turn customer needs into innovative engineering solutions.
This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of automation, engineering, and customer collaboration while contributing to the continued growth of a company investing in its capabilities and customer relationships.
What Makes This Opportunity Interesting?
- Remote flexibility: Work remotely with travel as needed, up to 25%.
- Competitive compensation: Earn up to $160,000, depending on experience.
- Custom automation: Support engineered equipment solutions for the medical device and life sciences industries.
- Technical influence: Help shape solutions from initial customer discussions and concept development through proposals and project execution.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to bring complex automation projects to life.
- Career impact: Join a growing organization where your technical expertise and customer relationships can make a meaningful difference.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 5 years of experience in applications engineering, project management, proposal development, or engineered solutions.
- Experience with custom automation systems, ideally within medical devices or life sciences.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D modeling and capital equipment cost estimation.
- Ability to understand customer requirements, develop technical concepts, and communicate solutions effectively.
- Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and customer relationship skills.
Interested in Learning More?
If you have a background in automation and enjoy connecting engineering expertise with real-world customer challenges, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000