Applications Engineer - Connectivity

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $80,161 - $138,468

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Position Summary

The Connectivity Applications Engineer provides commercial and technical support for Banner Connectivity products. They collaborate with the outside sales teams to create custom solutions or specify standard products with our customers. Be a part of a cohesive team of experts striving to grow relationships with our customers in a fast-paced environment. This will be a fully onsite position at our Plymouth, MN HQ campus.

This position reports to the Manger of Program Management.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing technical consultation and product support service to Banner Area Sales Managers, Representatives, Strategic Account Managers, distributors, and customers
• Supporting the sales regions with tasks such as technical data, price and availability
• Managing multiple priorities including incoming phone calls, emails, chats and responding to direct sales team member communications
• Collaborating with Engineering staff to develop technical modifications to existing products to meet unique application requirements
• Providing cross reference solutions to competitive products
• Supporting proof-of-concept builds and pre-sales technical evaluations in collaboration with the sales team
• Assisting with product training for internal and external audiences, both in-person and remotely
• Providing timely follow-up as needed to Banner Area Sales Managers, Field Sales Representatives, distributors, and customers

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Preferred

• 2-4 years of experience in technical assistance, product service, sales, or related field
• Comfortable with basic assembly / manufacturing support for custom solutions or prototyping as needed
• Willingness to research competitive product or design standards for products
• Experience delivering product training
• Experience working within an industrial automation environment
• Technical knowledge of connectivity products
• Customer support experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel domestically to attend trade shows or visit customer locations as needed
• Strong desire to understand how things work

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
• May req