Applications Engineer

TheApplications Engineer is expected to lead Pre-Sale activity while also leading Post-Sale execution for Systems Projects. The Applications Engineer uses a combination of analytical thinking problem solving skills and industry experience to evaluate customer applications and design practical solutions as well as ensure those solutions are prepared for proper execution and final installation. The Applications Engineer may guide the Sales Lead and/or client strategically in solution development to ensure optimal returns and project the absence of a Sales Lead the Applications Engineer may be responsible for developing the client relationship. Primary Duties:Pre-SaleSupport sales staff on joint calls as well as make independent calls to evaluate customer needs by reviewing their current processes material flow and equipment. Conduct surveys to gather field data. Areas of focus may include process time studies physical space measurements equipment identification and documentation industry experience to design material handling systems specifying equipment and generating space design layouts for customer applications using CAD software (to include vendor-specific software).Concept/Evaluate/Design automated solutions and partner with automation vendors to provide priced solutions to meet system and support presentations of technical system -SaleLead Project Management for Systems projects. Oversee the PeakLogix PM/site manager while driving focus on schedule field execution budget management and customer closely with automation vendors to verify solutions meet specification requirements overseeing FAT/SAT exercises. Create Bill of Materials and/or drawing specifications for use during quotations and initiate corresponding purchase orders for systems meet all applicable company and engineering standards polices consulting services focused on facility layout to include incorporation of automation and evaluate new industry developments equipment methodologies etc. through industry publications shows and general on/initiate any applicable new technologies/:Excellent interpersonal skills and self-discipline3-5 Years of commercial business to business sales experienceBachelors degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering desiredBackground in material handling solution selling is preferredKnowledge of material handling products including static storage systems automation solutions goods-to-person fulfillment systems and WMS/WCS software solutionsExperience with remote desktop analytical and problem-solving have a strong desire to learn and master warehousing principles along with emerging technologies Communication skills with a focus on public speaking as well as written. Details oriented with solid organizational skills