Application Engineer (Safety & PLC Solutions) - entry level - #1113565

The Application Engineer combines technical expertise and domain knowledge to support sales, deliver solutions, and drive successful projects. Acting as a product expert in safety and controllers, the role involves customer engagement, applications consulting, project support, demos, and pilots for new business opportunities.

Technical Support

• Design and implement safety and PLC solutions across industrial applications.

• Provide training, technical support, and troubleshooting (HW/SW) for partners, customers, and internal teams.

• Lead implementation projects, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and ensure timely resolution of issues.

• Develop system solutions, proposals, bid responses, and technical presentations.

• Support solution integration through site visits, requirement specifications, documentation, and testing plans.

• Drive innovation by developing proofs-of-concept/prototypes using Omron products.

• Continuously acquire knowledge in industrial automation to enhance solutions.

Sales Support

• Provide technical expertise, presales consultation, and product/project presentations to support deal closures.

• Collaborate with sales teams to map customer requirements and deliver optimized solutions.

• Share insights on competitors’ products and customer needs with Sales & Marketing.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in software, electronics, or related field, or equivalent work experience

• 0 - 2 years of experience in industrial safety, controllers, or automation systems implementation

• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on HW/SW capability, including system architecture, firmware, drivers, OS, and applications

• Ability to interpret engineering diagrams, troubleshoot electrical/production issues, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Fluency in English (written & verbal); willingness to travel 15–30%

• Technical certifications/licensing preferred; knowledge of machine learning/AI a plus