Automation Application Engineer

About Baldwin Supply

Baldwin Supply Company has worked alongside American manufacturing since 1920, offering the stability of a century-old company with a modern, problem‑solving mindset. Our team supports a wide range of industries, from food and agriculture to packaging, mining, and infrastructure, so no two days look the same. We’re known for our strong culture, long‑tenured employees, and competitive benefits. At Baldwin, you’ll do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and be part of a company built to last.

The Automation Application Engineer is responsible for supporting customers in selecting and implementing automation products that best meet their technical and budgetary needs. The role involves meeting directly with customers, providing training and programming assistance, and supporting key accounts that regularly purchase automation solutions. The position also requires 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.

Continuous learning is essential to stay current with new automation technologies. Strong technical expertise, communication skills, and customer‑focus are critical for success in this full‑time, non‑exempt position.

• 30% Meet with customers in person. Propose automation products with the best combination of performance, cost and availability to those customers based on their requirements. Can be with or without primary Baldwin account managers.
• 20% Support key accounts who consistently purchase automation products from Baldwin. Support can include training, product enhancements, and programming support.
• 15% Collaborate with vendors at customer sites when necessary to determine the best products to select for those customers.
• 20% Support Automation Sales Specialist and inside sales with product selection, interchange, bill of material management and supplier updates.
• 15% Continuous training to stay current with primary vendor’s new products and technologies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred or related required
• Automation Sales 5‑7 years experience preferred

• Technical experience using automation products – 2+ years
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Physical demands:
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:
The noise level is usually moderate. Work is conducted in a semi‑private office/cubicle setting.

At Baldwin Supply, we prioritize our employees' well‑being by providing comprehensive benefits including comprehensive health insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced work life.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs

Baldwin Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.