Application Engineer(Controls)

Company: CIMTEC Automation

About Us
Established in 1987, CIMTEC Automation is a leader in full-service, customized industrial automation services and products. CIMTEC Automation has become one of the industry's largest, most advanced, responsive and trusted automation products and engineering solutions providers for industries including: Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Consumer Products, Transportation, Oil and Gas, Utilities, Custom Machine Builders, and the Military.


SUMMARY:
The Pre-Sales Application Engineer (Controls) supports the sales and marketing efforts of CIMTEC’s product lines. They review potential applications and provide interpretation of customer specifications to determine the proper equipment to be supplied.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Specify/Recommend appropriate products from CIMTEC's line-card to satisfy customer needs and meet their budget requirements.
• Conduct demonstrations and online trials of products at customer sites, trade shows, seminars, and events.
• Make field service calls to troubleshoot, fix, replace, or modify existing systems and components.
• Participate in joint sales calls with the outside sales staff, for the purpose of, lending technical support to their efforts.
• Respond to customer inquiries, requests, and complaints with urgency, and ensure resolution in a timely manner.
• Complete understanding of the CIMTEC product line encompassing industrial automation control systems including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), industrial communication devices, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI's), and drives (servo & VFD).
• Familiarity with modern industrial networks (Ethernet) and communication protocols (Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, etc), and legacy serial communications (RS232/485)
• Provides expertise in the integration of CIMTEC line card products with devices such as Vision Systems, PLCs, HMIs, or Robots.
• Deliver training of the automation products sold by our distribution partners for both internal and external audiences.
• Provides account intelligence to sales when communicating with or visiting customers to help CIMTEC win.
• Travel (40%): Some travel is required to customer sites or training locations, including occasional stays for multiple nights. Most travel is local or regional, but could be nation-wide.


QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of professional specializing in industrial controls

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
BS degree in an engineering specialty with a preference towards Electrical engineering

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Familiarity with automation brands typically utilized by CIMTEC Automation including:
• Emerson, SICK, Horner, Patlite, ABB, NIDEC Control Techniques, Proface, Weidmuller
• Understanding of basic electrical design principles using software applications such as AutoCAD
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
• A valid driver’s license.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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CIMTEC Automation operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a prominent holdings company that is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG’s distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.

Why Build a Career with Us?

Everyone’s an Owner of the Company: Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.

Competitive Benefits: Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.

Training: FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.

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