Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Acieta is a leading automation integrator specializing in custom solutions powered by robotics and advanced technologies. As an Applications Engineer, you will support the sales team by developing high-quality proposals and automation solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Build deep expertise in our automation products through hands‑on training and real‑world exposure, ensuring you fully understand each system’s capabilities
- Develop project concepts from initial idea to defined scope, create accurate hour and cost estimates, and write clear, compelling sales proposals that set the project up for success
- Master essential engineering tools—including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Word, Excel, and Salesforce—while creating efficient, high‑quality proposals and costing documents
- Own the organization of application data, maintaining clean, structured files and documentation throughout each project
- Develop detailed sequences of operation with timing estimates, gathering critical information from customers—even when they’re new to automation—and making smart, well‑documented assumptions when needed
- Collaborate with third‑party vendors to select and spec the right equipment that meets project requirements and aligns with internal team expectations
- Recommend improvements that reduce cost, boost performance, and refine processes—continuing to contribute even after orders are awarded
- Support your Team Leader in resolving technical or project issues throughout execution, providing expertise when customer questions arise
- Promote and uphold a safe working environment by following company safety standards
- Take on additional assignments and step into new challenges as requested by your supervisor
- Performs other duties as assigned, which are reasonably related to the scope of the position and necessary for business operations
Skills
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent blend of education and hands‑on experience
- 5+ years of experience in automation, robotics, sales engineering, or project management (a strong plus)
- 2–5+ years of experience in industrial automation, ideally with exposure to custom automation solutions
- Strong mechanical or mechatronics engineering background (preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical design drawings with confidence and accuracy
- Proven communication skills to craft clear proposals, write concise technical documentation, and collaborate across teams
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into customer‑ready explanations, both written and verbal
- Experience presenting technical information to vendors, clients, and internal teams—including leadership
- Familiarity with electrical and pneumatic controls designs and how they integrate into automation systems
- Ability to troubleshoot and reason through complex challenges, using written, verbal, or diagram‑based instructions
- Experience evaluating cost factors such as materials, time, tooling, and project expenses
- Highly self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, thriving in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
- Proficiency with industry‑relevant software tools, including CAD platforms and other automation technologies
- Strong understanding of automation hardware, software, and control systems, and how they work together
- Strong mechanical or mechatronics engineering background (preferred)
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