Automation Application Engineer - ONSITE Bensenville Ilinois

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Supporting customers and outside sales team selecting and implementing automation products.
• Collaboration with vendors to ensure optimal product selection, as well as internal support for sales teams through technical guidance, product interchanges, bill‑of‑material management, and supplier updates.
• Owning the entire sales cycle from quote to implementation with engineering team and panel shop.
• Providing VFD start‑up support.
• Collaborating with Account Managers.
• Supporting key accounts who consistently purchase automation products from Apex Industrial Automation, including training, product enhancements, and programming support.
• Collaborating with vendors at customer sites when necessary to determine the best products to select for those customers.
• Supporting Automation Sales Specialists and inside sales with product selection, interchange, bill‑of‑material management, and supplier updates.
• Engaging in continuous training to stay current with primary vendor’s new products and technologies.

• Degree or certification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Automation sales experience preferred.
• Experience with VFDs preferred.
• Experience programming/troubleshooting VFDs preferred.
• Experience with Studio 5000 or PLC environments a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with clients, engineers, electricians, and operations personnel.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.