Applications Engineer

Wauseon, Ohio

Wauseon Machine / McAlister Design and Automation
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Description

Core Responsibilities:
  • Lead project kickoff meetings and support project execution as needed to ensure intended scope is maintained and projects are both profitable and effective for the intended use of the customer.
  • Develop and review custom equipment proposals and costing sheets including rough order of magnitude (ROM), budgetary, and firm fixed price quotes.
  • Review and understand customer specifications and requirements.
  • Support the sales team in ensuring quotes are developed in accordance with customer specifications, budget, and timing requirements.
  • Concept development, solution development, with support of Roboguide/Visual Components simulation tools.
  • Review completed project material cost and labor performance to optimize cost estimates of future opportunities.
  • Support sales as needed with customer visits, technical reviews, and proposal reviews.
  • Actively participate in the continuous improvement of our proposal and estimating tools and processes.
  • Maintain a standard cost database for materials and labor.
  • Work alongside the company's technical partners when developing the best concept solutions.
Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in custom equipment machine building including, but not limited to, robotic integration, part feeding systems, and conveyance solutions.
  • Experience with assembly, material handling, machine tending, and pick/pack/pal applications.
  • Experience with 3D modeling and Robotic Simulation Software (preferred).
Desired Soft Skills:
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and at times independently based on the work requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Date Posted: 07 April 2025
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