Applications Engineer

What you'll do:

The individual will work with Olympus Controls outside Sales Engineers and interact directly with customers and their projects. The position requires self-motivation, problem solving, and desire to finish quickly but also please our clients. This job requires good oral and written communication skills, basic Windows Office applications proficiency, and a professional and courteous personality. The preferred candidate will have an aptitude toward programming, and electrical hands-on capability. The job will also require mechanical aptitude as a basic but also needs to have experience or the ability to quickly learn motion control, robotics systems, and sensor/safety/vision hardware. Additional details about what you will be doing includes:

• Provide technical support to customers while involving the Sales Engineers to assist in managing customer support needs
• Provide technical training to Sales Engineers and customers as requested
• Assist Sales Engineers with pre-sales support needs (robot demos, vision evaluations, product demonstrations, etc.)
• Provide customized customer training for most products
• Design and build demo equipment
• 45-50 hours/week is the standard, working beyond this is generally required to fulfill duties as expected

Why join us?

Olympus Controls (olympus-controls.com) is committed to attracting, training, and retaining a talented team. We are proud of the culture we have built and want you to join us! In addition, you will receive rewards and resources you need to feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Base salary + bonus eligibility
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program (EAP), vacation and sick time
• A lasting and growing career - as you gain experience and become an expert in this field, you'll have numerous career paths to choose from
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications/Experience:

• An understanding of Motion Control, Robotics, and Machine Vision is preferred
• Understanding of basic electronics and mechanics
• Mechanical/Electrical/Physics /Mechatronics Engineering degree or equivalent 4-year degree in a technical field
• Knowledge of Visual Studio and industrial communications protocols
• Relevant industry experience preferred

In accordance with applicable wage transparency law requirements, the typical estimated total compensation for this position is$65,000.00 - $145,000.00per year depending on experience, including potential bonus opportunities. Bonus amounts can be tied to company, location and/or individual performance, but no specific amount is guaranteed. All full-time associates are eligible for typical employment benefits expected from an industry leader (including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, life insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc.).

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.