Application Engineer

$80,140 - $106,000/Yr

KEYENCE CORPORATION - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Application Engineer role at Keyence Corporation of America is an entry-level position designed to provide internal and field-based support for high precision measurement activities. This role offers candidates exposure to cutting-edge technologies in automation and manufacturing, focusing on pre-sales support and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, technical, and communication skills to assist customers throughout the sales process, from application development to post-sales follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Provide product and application development support for customers and salespeople.
• Assist customers with the configuration and implementation of vision and laser measuring products.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and support customer issues via phone and/or email.
• Maintain records of customer interactions and transactions, including inquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Provide on-site programming, application advice, and training for customers.
• Conduct product application testing for customers and create proposal reports from the results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a simplified fashion.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Proficient business writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize diverse set of projects, tasks, and activities.
• Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Physics based background.
• Experience in automation technologies including Machine Vision, PLC's and Industrial Robotics.
• Experience in C/C++/C# or VB.NET programming languages.
• Knowledge of Microsoft-based applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in automation technologies including Machine Vision, PLC's and Industrial Robotics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• PAID training & development program
• Promote from Within Culture