Applications Engineer (DH)

SlingShot Connections • Scotts Valley, CA

5d • $125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Applications Engineer serves as the technical point of contact for customers, providing pre- and post-sale support, defining application solutions, and helping customers successfully adopt the company's products.

Requirements

• Holds a BS or MS in Engineering
• Has 5+ years of industrial automation experience in customer-facing technical roles
• Has experience with I/O controllers, motion control, and functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, EN ISO 13849-1)
• Can read and interpret electrical schematics and PCB design documentation
• Has experience commissioning and troubleshooting electrical systems
• Is proficient with Microsoft Office, CAD tools, and Windows/Linux operating systems
• Has programming experience with languages such as C/C++, C#, or Python
• Communicates clearly with strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrates strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Is a self-starter with a continuous learning mindset
• Is willing to travel moderately

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical point of contact for new and existing customers
• Define solutions based on customer application requirements
• Develop and present technical proposals to customers
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver new or custom products and features
• Capture and communicate customer feedback for future product development
• Support customer adoption through training and technical support, both remote and onsite
• Create and maintain technical support resources such as manuals, application notes, and training materials
• Support company participation in trade shows, conferences, and seminars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level