Applications Engineer

AWC, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

As an Application Engineer with AWC you will be individually supporting our sales team by working with customers to understand their applications and discuss how technology can be implemented for improvement. The successful candidate must be innovative, passionate, and resourceful while demonstrating technical skills.

Requirements

2- or 4-Year Technical Degree (Engineering preferred)
2 years of hands-on technical experience
Strong technical aptitude
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Self Confidence and the ability to manage conflict
Ability to manage a team to meet multiple deadlines and approvals with strict attention to detail
Positive attitude/strong team player

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (preferred in an Engineering)
Base level knowledge of Electrical and Automation products, including but not limited to PLC’s, IO’s, Safety Devices, Enclosures, Motor Starters, Variable Frequency Drives, Pneumatics, Sensors, Panelboards, etc.
Basic understanding of electricity, panel design/wiring, manufacturing/OEM experience

Responsibilities

Communicate how to implement technical solutions with some of our key accounts
Work with our inside and outside sales team to implement word-class technology solutions
Teach concepts from the basics of electricity and motor control to complex SCADA database management and networking
Provide technical support for the following products/technologies: PLC, I/O, HMI, SCADA, Drives, Synchronized Motion Control, Networking, WiFi, Radios, Motor Controls, Control Panel Design, and Power Distribution
Troubleshoot existing facilities and networks to get customers back up and running
Develop Bills-Of-Material based on customer requirements
Demonstrate hardware and software proficiency
Document best practices and share with colleagues
Motivated self-starter with the unique ability to manage a complex schedule