Applications Engineer

Blueprint Automation - Colonial Heights, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Colonial Heights, VA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Applications Engineer will work closely with the Latin American Sales Team and local partners to prepare proposals and technical documents for clients, focusing on various technologies related to case packing solutions. This role involves maintaining customer relationships, optimizing product lines, and representing the company at industry trade shows, all while ensuring effective communication with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and technical documents for prospective clients regarding different technologies including design, pricing, and customer specifications.
• Daily maintenance of CRM.
• Maintain standard pricing structure.
• Consult with the engineering department for non-standard applications.
• Communicate with customers both internally and externally.
• Communicate with suppliers.
• Optimize product lines for specific technologies in regard to both cost and technical perspectives.
• Research new technologies and advancements and implement them as applicable.
• Review customer specifications.
• Represent BPA at relevant industry trade shows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design, mechanical design, or related discipline.
• Spoken and written fluency in Spanish and English languages is required.
• AutoCAD proficiency is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots preferred.
• Experience with AB control platforms preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Strong networking capabilities fostering the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Nice-to-haves

• Spoken and written fluency in Portuguese is preferred.

Benefits

• Majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 20 days PTO during the first year of employment.
• 401(k) with a 6% match.