Convergix Automation Solutions designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers' operations. Convergix specializes in creative, custom solutions and serves customers in a broad range of industries. With over 900 employees and 25+ locations worldwide, Convergix is a leading global diversified automation provider. Our vision is to become the ultimate trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world-renowned processes and diverse experience.

We are excited to announce that the JMP Solutions, Eagle Technologies, AGR Automation, and Classic Design brands are now CONVERGIX Automation Solutions.
This brand migration marks a significant milestone in our journey to become your ultimate trusted partner. With our passionate team, world-renowned processes, and diverse expertise, we are ready to tackle any industrial automation challenge. 
Learn more: https://convergixautomation.com/convergix-automation-solutions-announces-unified-rebrand/

Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions

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**Industrial Automation, Applications Engineer**

**Bridgman, Michigan**

**Mid-West USA (Remote)**

**We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!**

**Greatness takes continuous evolution.**

~~That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.~~

**One team. Any challenge.**

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: ~~to ~~ ~~become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience ~~. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! **Learn more about us: ****https://convergixautomation.com/**

**The Role**

As an Automation Applications Engineer, you will oversee the review of the customer requirements, the development of the solution, costs, and project timeline. Your role will entail developing an accurate budget and project Proposal, aligning key concept points, sequence of operations and mechanical descriptions to create a custom integrated system to meet the customer requirements. These Systems will be in the Renewables, Industrial and Life Science Industries. This position reports to **the AE Segment Lead.**

**Key Responsibilities**

- Engage with the customer through the requirements definition, generating concepts, cost development, and presentation of the proposal.

- Develop a defined Proposal that clarifies all customer requirements.

- Interact with the sales and management teams to lead technical alignment.

- Present concepts to customers emphasizing competitive advantages.

- Assist the internal proposal design team and processes.

- Document technical requirements, project risks, oversee project plans and project change procedures.

- Participate in technical advisory roles, as required.

- Interact with Customers at all levels, as required.

- Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.

- Follow a standardized quoting process.

- Standardized presentations including capture-plans, executive reviews and customers reviews.

- Standardized tools used include varying levels of proposal templates, Cost worksheet, CAD tools for concept approach, Compliance Matrices depending on industry and customer and FAT/SAT Criteria

- Opportunities for enhancing proposals through the use of technical writers and Dedicated Simulation/CAD resources.

- Leveraging cross business expertise and experience via a knowledge-sharing platform, Capturing reference machines and SharePoint/MS Teams or other online software package

**Essential**

**Qualifications and Experience**

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

- 2+ years of industry experience (preferably in the automation industry).

- Experience in Quoting, Sales and Customer Interaction is preferred.

- Ability to read and understand mechanical design drawings and Customer Part Prints.

- Understanding of Electrical & Pneumatic controls architecture.

- Successfully work with project teams and customers to design and estimate complete systems.

- Recognize and determine cost factors, such as timelines, materials, labor, tooling, etc.

- Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients and minimal travel is required, you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada

**Physical Demands**

- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

- Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds.

**Perks of Being Part of the Team**

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans

- 401K, including company match

- Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children

- Company-paid short and long-term disability

- Employee Assistance Program

- Paid-time off and company-paid holidays

- Profit Sharing

**What does CONVERGIX value?**

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

- Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment

- Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication

- Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

~~We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.~~

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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