Applications Engineer

We're seeking driven, curious people who bring energy to what they do and see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Our team of co-owners values enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset, and we're committed to putting those qualities to work on solutions that matter. If you're ready to grow and make an impact, we'd love to be on your team.

As an Application Engineer with AWC you will be individually supporting our sales team by working with customers to understand their applications and discuss how technology can be implemented for improvement. The successful candidate must be innovative, passionate, and resourceful while demonstrating technical skills.

How you'll make an impact:

• Communicate how to implement technical solutions with some of our key accounts
• Work with our inside and outside sales team to implement word-class technology solutions
• Teach concepts from the basics of electricity and motor control to complex SCADA database management and networking
• Provide technical support for the following products/technologies: PLC, I/O, HMI, SCADA, Drives, Synchronized Motion Control, Networking, WiFi, Radios, Motor Controls, Control Panel Design, and Power Distribution
• Troubleshoot existing facilities and networks to get customers back up and running
• Develop Bills-Of-Material based on customer requirements
• Demonstrate hardware and software proficiency
• Document best practices and share with colleagues
• Motivated self-starter with the unique ability to manage a complex schedule

Skills you'll need:

• 2- or 4-Year Technical Degree (Engineering preferred)
• 2 years of hands-on technical experience
• Strong technical aptitude
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Self Confidence and the ability to manage conflict
• Ability to manage a team to meet multiple deadlines and approvals with strict attention to detail
• Positive attitude/strong team player

Here's what will set you apart:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred in an Engineering)
• Base level knowledge of Electrical and Automation products, including but not limited to PLC's, IO's, Safety Devices, Enclosures, Motor Starters, Variable Frequency Drives, Pneumatics, Sensors, Panelboards, etc.
• Basic understanding of electricity, panel design/wiring, manufacturing/OEM experience

The Rewards:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(K) Match
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career Development Opportunities

About AWC

As employee co-owners, we're driven to do more than complete tasks; we build fulfilling careers by challenging assumptions and continually raising the bar. We embrace creative, innovative approaches to deepen our expertise and deliver real value to our customers.

We partner strategically with many of the world's most recognized technology brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve complex problems. As experts in our partners' technologies, we're equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support the right solutions. Our goal is simple: combine caring, knowledgeable people with innovative technologies to help our customers succeed.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and welcome team members that want to be the trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.