Application Engineer – Seattle, WA Preferred (Hybrid)

Branom Instrument Company•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Branom Instrument Company is seeking a technology-driven and detail-oriented engineer to join their growing organization as an Application Engineer. This presales role focuses on industrial automation products and electric process heat solutions, not instrumentation, field service, or project execution. The engineer will work with a wide range of products including industrial sensors, variable frequency drives, control devices, networking devices, electric process heaters, and control components, applied within integrated industrial control and automation architectures. A key aspect of the role involves designing and quoting UL508A industrial control panels. The Application Engineer acts as a technical resource to support sales functions, providing application assessments, solution recommendations, quotations, and technical documentation. The majority of the role's time will be dedicated to developing quotes and proposals for large and complex projects. Responsibilities also include supporting customers with technical questions and specifications, evaluating customer requirements, creating proof-of-concepts, collaborating with sales teams and manufacturers, managing product information, and staying current with product lines and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience (typically five or more years)
Background in industrial automation systems; controls or electrical engineering experience is strongly preferred
Ability to understand and interpret industrial programming concepts, including PLC logic, system architecture, HMIs, drives, and control strategies
Experience providing presales technical support or applications engineering support
Strong computer literacy with the ability to spend most of the workday on a computer
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel or Google Sheets; ability to learn new systems is required
High attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and meeting deadlines
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Well organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Nice To Haves

Ability to design and quote UL508A industrial control panels

Responsibilities

Providing application assessment, solution recommendations, quotations, and supporting technical documentation
Developing quotes and proposals for large and complex projects (this represents the majority of the role’s time and focus)
Supporting customers by answering technical questions and providing engineering specifications and submittals
Evaluating customer requirements and recommending appropriate automation and electric process heating solutions, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, control panels, and heating control systems
Creating proof‑of‑concepts and integrated solution concepts when needed
Collaborating with sales teams, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to ensure technical and commercial alignment
Taking ownership of product information within Branom’s internal systems and external eCommerce platform
Staying current on product lines, system architectures, and manufacturer training
Performing other related duties as assigned on an as‑needed basis