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Job Description : Applications Engineer
Position Summary
The Applications Engineer is a key member of the U.S. technical team, responsible for supporting customer-facing engineering activities from pre-sales solution design through installation, training, and post-sales support. This role acts as a bridge between the Sales, Technical Support, and Engineering teams, ensuring that customer requirements are clearly translated into workable system solutions. The Applications Engineer will lead technical demonstrations, design application layouts, support integration, and ensure successful deployment of client’s automation and robotics solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Sales Engineering & Solution Development
- Collaborate with Sales and Technical Support to analyze customer requirements and propose technical solutions
- Design preliminary application layouts and equipment configurations based on project specs
- Prepare technical proposal documents, system descriptions, and diagrams
- Support bidding, quoting, and customer Q&A processes
- Conduct on-site or remote technical presentations and product demonstrations
Project Execution & Customer Delivery
Coordinate with HQ and U.S. teams to review finalized project scope and technical requirementsAssist with equipment installation, calibration, and site acceptance testing (SAT)Provide on-site and virtual customer training and documentationTroubleshoot system issues during commissioning and act as point-of-contact for technical resolutionProduct Expertise & Internal Collaboration
Maintain deep knowledge of client’s product line, integration capabilities, and software platformsProvide feedback to product, R&D, and HQ engineering teams regarding customer needs and market fitSupport ongoing improvement of technical documents, manuals, and training toolsCustomer Engagement & Technical Support
Serve as the customer’s technical advocate from project handoff through post-installationCoordinate with third-party service providers or vendors when applicableEnsure follow-up on customer satisfaction, warranty support, and future service needsQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field2+ years of experience in applications engineering, automation, robotics, or systems integrationStrong customer communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to read technical drawings, CAD layouts, and control schematicsWillingness to travel for customer site visits, demos, and installationsAttributes
Experience with industrial robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), or warehouse automation systemsFamiliarity with PLCs, sensors, vision systems, or motion control componentsExperience in bilingual environments or collaborating with China-based engineering teamsMandarin ability is a plus, but not required