Job Title: Applications Engineer
Location: Scotts Valley, CA
Direct Hire


The Applications Engineer serves as the technical point of contact for customers, engaging with new and existing customers to provide pre-sale consultation and post-sale technical support for the products.
Responsibilities:
* Define solutions from application requirements gathered through consultation with customers
* Develop and present technical proposals to customers
* Work with the engineering team to fulfill customer requirements for new & custom products and features
* Capturing & communicating customer requests for new features and products
* Facilitate customers with the adoption of technology through product training and technical support in remote and onsite settings.
* Contribute to creating and managing support resources, including product manuals, application notes, training materials, software examples, etc.
* Supporting participation at trade shows, conferences, and seminars
Requirements
* BS or MS engineering degree in engineering with 5 years of Industrial Automation experience involving I/O controllers, motion control, and functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508, EN ISO 13849-1) in technical, customer-facing roles
* Experience with electrical schematic & PCB design documents, PCB design process, commissioning & troubleshooting electrical systems
* Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), CAD environments, Windows & Linux operating systems
* Software programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Python
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including technical writing and presentation skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.