Sales Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary:

As a Sales Applications Engineer for AXIS Automation, your primary responsibility is to ensure that we provide our customers with the best possible solution for the unique requirements of their project. To do so requires both an accurate understanding of the customer’s needs, as well as an intimate knowledge of our product lines and the industry standards. A highly qualified Application Engineer for this position will be able to maintain excellent communication with both the customer and the engineering department to accurately convey the requirements of the application and our technical solution. This means that the Application Engineer will frequently conduct or supervise the initial product testing and technical development with engagement from the engineering department as needed. Developing solutions will involve properly applying standard equipment designs while also incorporating customizations as needed. Once a solution is developed, the Application Engineer is also responsible for generating cost estimates, precise quotations, and detailed 2D layout drawings that explain the solution to a variety of audiences. Building strong relationships with customers and delivering unparalleled customer service are also crucial functions of the Application Engineer position. Effective communication over the entire course of the project duration helps ensure that it’s easier to do business with us than with anyone else in the industry. As part of a growing company the individual will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the organization and their input will be encouraged as we look to continuously improve. In return, the company offers opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Accountabilities:

Advise technical and functional specifications of products

Produce layout drawings, budgets, and sales quotations

Spare parts and after-market quotations

Facilitate testing of customer product

Enter sales orders

Roles & Responsibilities:

Examine customer requirements and communicate those requirements to Engineering

Conduct product testing and work with Engineering to develop custom automation solutions that meet customer needs and company objectives

Generate 2D CAD layout drawings from our 3D CAD library to reflect proposed solutions

Produce sales presentations and quotations that effectively explain technical solutions and product features

Identify and recommend equipment upgrades to the customer and Engineering

Build strong relationships with our customers and provide excellent customer service that makes it easier to do business with us than with anyone else in our industry

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to continuously improve sales program, product functionality, and product lines

Quote Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to customers as needed

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

BS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience or equivalent work experience in a technical field

Experience with concepts of automation and machine design

Willingness to develop in-depth knowledge of our product lines and the baking and snack food industry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Proven proficiency in AutoCAD or an equivalent 2D program

Strong aptitude for Microsoft Office products

General experience and understanding of ERP systems

Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software is a plus

Physical Requirement:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

Requires the use of PPE to include, but not limited to, eye protection while in manufacturing areas

Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.Company Description

AXIS Automation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of fully automated decorating and finishing systems for bakeries around the world. Our innovative topping, filling, icing, and depositing solutions have been at the forefront of the baking and snack food industries since 1984. Our early exploration into automated food processing equipment primarily involved dry ingredient depositing, which resulted in the development of the industry-leading AXIS Topper. Today, our repertoire has expanded to include moist topping dispensers, batter depositors, injectors, glazers, coating drums, and much more.

All of our equipment is manufactured at our facility in Hartland, WI. Our drive is to find the perfect solution for each unique application so that our customers can produce their highest quality product with greater ease and efficiency. We approach every project with a dedication to quality and innovation, helping our customers to streamline their baking processes with reliable, accurate systems that reduce labor and waste.

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Full-time