Application Engineer

Summary:Rankin Automation is expanding our engineering team to support the growth of automation in manufacturing. The Application Engineer will be a contributing engineer who is primarily a technical resource to support the sales team and helps salespeople and customers select the best solution within Rankin Automations product lines. This role will focus on solving manufacturing problems using robotics pneumatics motion control sensors and safety devices. If you are tired of doing the same work every day this role is your opportunity to engage in new tasks and learning Functions:Possess top-level technical knowledge of industrial automation products Key Suppliers are Festo Sick Mitsubishi ABB Schmalz 80/20 Standard Bots BalluffAssist engineering and production team in building robotic/pneumatic/electromechanical solutionsDesign configure and troubleshoot pneumatic/electromechanical solutions Assist customers in choosing the right solution/components for their application Assist salespeople in learning the products and how to position them in our marketWork with collaborative robots grippers and sensors to create automation solutions at customer sitesProvide presentations to customers and internal staff on engineering solutions Provide product demonstrations for key supplier products Competencies:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skills Experience with Industrial Automation Hardware (Pneumatics Motion Control Robotics PLCs etc.)Experience designing Pneumatic and Electrical Automation Solutions Self-starter that will take direction and execute a plan with little supervisionProficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel Word PowerPoint and TEAMSProficient with AutoCAD or equivalent design toolsComfortable designing electrical and pneumatic circuitsIdeally have working knowledge of PLCs or industrial PCsWork Environment:This job operates in an office located in Conshohocken PA. This role may involve travel throughout the region to visit clients and prospective clients. This role requires the use of standard office equipment such as laptop computers and Demands:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The job requires the ability to travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as well as attend sales training meetings and supplier Type/Expected Hours of Work;This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties Education and Experience:Bachelors degree or Technical Degree Two or more years of Industrial Automation Application or Design Engineering experiencePrior work-related use of Microsoft Office toolsPreferred Education and Experience: Over five years of Industrial Automation Engineering or manufacturing experienceExperience programming PLCs or industrial computersBS in Electrical Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Additional Eligibility Qualifications:There are no additional eligibility qualifications for this position