Applications Engineer - LAM
About The Position
We design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and other tough-to-handle packages such as stand up pouches, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for their quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics. We are currently seeking an Applications Engineer; this is a remote position located in the United States, with travel required. This position will have the responsibility to work exclusively with the Latin American and Mexico Sales Teams and/or local partners.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design, mechanical design, or related discipline. A combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
- Spoken and written fluency in the Spanish and English languages is required.
- AutoCAD required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- Forward-thinking
- Strong networking capabilities to foster the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Applicants must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Spoken and written fluency in Portuguese is preferred.
- Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots preferred.
- Experience with AB control platforms preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare proposals and technical documents for prospective clients regarding different technologies including design, pricing, and customer specifications.
- Daily maintenance of CRM.
- Maintain standard pricing structure.
- Consult with the engineering department for non-standard applications.
- Communicate with customers both internally and externally.
- Communicate with suppliers.
- Optimize product lines for specific technologies in regard to both cost and technical perspectives. This includes researching new technologies and advancements and implementing them as applicable.
- Review customer specifications.
- Represent BPA at relevant industry trade shows.
- Travel up to 15% may be required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability
- 20 days’ PTO during the first year of employment
- 401(k) with a 6% match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
