Senior Applications Engineer, Convergix Automation
Job Category: Applications Engineering
Requisition Number: SENIO001386
Posted: January 29, 2025
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Locations
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Aylesbury
1 Chamberlain Road
Aylesbury, EN HP191DY, GBR
Ballymena
Unit 28, Galgorm Ind Estate
Fenaghy Road
Ballymena, NI BT421AQ, GBR
Role: Senior Applications Engineer
Location: Any of our UK sites (Arbroath, Aylesbury or Ballymena)
Reports to: Applications Engineering Manager
As a Senior Automation Applications Engineer, you will oversee the review of the customer machine and system requirements, lead the development of the concept, labour and material costs, and risks towards a competitive winning solution. 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.
What would a typical day look like?
* Working alongside Account Managers, you will lead the technical engagement with the customer from requirements definition, generating concepts, cost development, and presentation of the proposal.
* Reviewing customer specifications, URS’s, while engaging the customer directly to determine the hot buttons to solve for.
* Lead & participate in brainstorming sessions, resulting in a winning solution and concept.
* When possible, develop a 2D or 3D concept with the support of engineering.
* Work with the salesperson to support the Account Plan and Win strategy.
* Create supporting documents as needed to support strategy using the company’s core strengths.
* Develop a defined proposal document that clarifies all customer requirements.
* Interact with the sales, engineering and management teams to ensure technical alignment.
* Document technical requirements, project risks, oversee project plans and project change procedures.
* Identify risks to customer and Convergix, while developing a mitigation strategy for each.
* Participate in technical advisory roles, as required.
* Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
* Participate in department and procedural improvements.
* Follow a standardized quoting process, utilizing tools to develop cost estimates and verbal descriptions of equipment.
* Standardized presentations including capture-plans, executive reviews, and customer 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.
* Enhance proposals using 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.
* This role will be remote with travel to customers and the head office in Arbroath, Scotland.
What qualifies you for this opportunity?
* 5+ years of industry experience.
* Preferably within highly technical manufacturing industries (e.g. Life Science, Aviation etc.).
* Experience with Automation Integration.
* Applications Engineering, Mechanical or Controls Engineering.
* Basic knowledge of robotics, various transport systems, machine vision inspection, and more.
* Ability to develop realistic timing diagrams, throughput calculations and validation.
* Experience in quoting, sales and customer interaction is preferred.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
What does CONVERGIX Offer You?
* Comprehensive benefits and 401K/RRSP packages (including health, dental, vision coverage and more!).
* Clear paths for career advancement and opportunities for professional development.
* Hands-on experience with the latest automation technologies and tools.
* A diverse and inclusive atmosphere that provides support for employees from all walks of life.
ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
Convergix Automation Solutions is a Global Systems Integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems. With over 900 employees, 25+ Locations worldwide and $300M in Sales, Convergix is growing organically and through acquisition.
Our Values:
* Integrity: Respect, Transparency, Commitment
* Excellence: Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
* Passion: Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity
Why join the CONVERGIX team?
As a growing company in the industrial technology industry, CONVERGIX can offer a unique value proposition to employees. We are expanding rapidly and provide a holistic approach to automation throughout the value chain.
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.
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