When you join the Precision Automation and Robotics evolution at Aerotech, located near Pittsburgh, PA in RIDC Park, O’Hara Township, you will build an exceptional career with paid on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement, while aligning with a growing company that provides an extensive total rewards compensation system, including:

• bonus payments every 6 months,
• rich health plans, and
• retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust.

You will help improve lives with our innovative solutions that help automate the globe! Demand for Aerotech’s advanced technology products continues to thrive, so we continue to expand!
At Aerotech, We Build Precision Automation & Robotics Careers. Join the Evolution!

POSITION SUMMARY

An Applications Engineer I (AEI) collaborates with high-tech companies, government laboratories, and research institutes worldwide, providing expert analysis and consultation on customer needs for high-precision mechatronic systems. They develop technical solutions, assist field sales with quotations and proposals, and serve as project engineers for customer projects. AEIs are instrumental in building new customer relationships and sustaining existing ones within specific industry segments. They contribute to product development recommendations and drive growth in their assigned markets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Communication Skills:
• Effective communicator, able to present complex technical information clearly to technical audiences
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret scientific/technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Mathematical/Engineering Skills:
• Competent in advanced mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Highly skilled in spreadsheet-based calculations and applications.
• Capable of working with equations of motion, basic mechanical concepts, and servo control theory.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Organizational Skills:
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative with a focus on achieving accurate results
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Other Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, including engineers, production staff, and management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• A combination of education and professional experience may be considered in place of the degree requirement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review customer documentation and analyze applications to understand requirements
• Engage in discussions with customers to gather insights about their processes and determine motion system needs
• Recommend appropriate motion components or systems based on customer requirements
• Prepare detailed proposals, cost estimates, and pricing for projects
• Deliver technical presentations to both current customers and potential prospects
• Conduct testing and analysis to support the sales process
• Create and maintain Application Data Sheets (ADS) to document all technical aspects of customer applications
• Assist with internal infrastructure projects aimed at improving group efficiency and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop technical content for white papers and application notes to support product knowledge and marketing efforts