Application Engineer

There’s a Place for You at Capital

As an Application Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our sales team’s efforts to drive Automation and Control growth. This position is specifically tailored for emerging professionals who are eager to learn and contribute to cutting‑edge technology solutions. You will receive hands‑on training from our experienced application engineers, gaining valuable insights into automation solutions, energy audits, kitting and assembly, on‑site engineering services and much more.

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting industrial end‑user accounts, systems integrators, panel builders, and OEM customers
• Keeping up with new product development and relaying the information to the customer
• Helping the Account Manager develop new customer relationships
• Automation and Control growth including PLCs, drives, sensors, HMIs, etc.
• Keeping up with required vendor training including certification level courses
  
  Conduct customer training on automation & control products
• Attend training as required by Capital Electric
• Other duties as required

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering preferred
• Experience with PLCs, drives, sensor setups, etc. preferred
• Customer service background a plus

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer‑paid short‑and long‑term disability
• Employer‑paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Sonepar and its family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call  or email

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