Applications Engineer

AWC Career•Austin, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking driven, curious people who bring energy to what they do and see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Our team of co-owners values enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset, and we’re committed to putting those qualities to work on solutions that matter. If you’re ready to grow and make an impact, we’d love to be on your team. As an Application Engineer with AWC you would be supporting our sales team by working with customers to understand their applications and projects. You will discuss how technology can be implemented for improvement, and occasionally assist with the implementation. The successful candidate must be innovative, passionate, and resourceful while demonstrating technical skills. This is an office based position in Austin TX. How you’ll make an impact: 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 Skills you’ll need: 2- or 4-Year Technical Degree (Engineering preferred) Minimum of 2 years of Automation and Electrical industry 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 Siemens PLC & Drive automation experience Here’s what will set you apart: Bachelor’s degree (ME or EE preferred ) Expanded 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. Understanding of electricity, panel design/wiring, manufacturing/OEM experience Programming experience and an aptitude for programming The Rewards: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(K) Match Competitive Pay Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package Employer Paid Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Career Development Opportunities About AWC As employee co-owners, we’re driven to do more than complete tasks; we build fulfilling careers by challenging assumptions and continually raising the bar. We embrace creative, innovative approaches to deepen our expertise and deliver real value to our customers. We partner strategically with many of the world’s most recognized technology brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve complex problems. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we’re equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support the right solutions. Our goal is simple: combine caring, knowledgeable people with innovative technologies to help our customers succeed. How We Win Together We are committed to solving customer problems and welcome team members that want to be the trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.

Requirements

2- or 4-Year Technical Degree (Engineering preferred)
Minimum of 2 years of Automation and Electrical industry 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
Siemens PLC & Drive automation experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (ME or EE preferred )
Expanded 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.
Understanding of electricity, panel design/wiring, manufacturing/OEM experience
Programming experience and an aptitude for programming

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