Application Engineer-Automation and DrivesThe KEB team is growing again! This position is for engineers who want to work directly with customers to solve problems, while gaining technical sales experience. This role involves the application of automation software, PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and AC motors to automated systems in collaboration with potential OEMs and system integrator customers. Additionally, you utilize technical sales experience by providing sales quotes and forecasts to our customers to further grow and expand our business.
This position may require some travel within the USA and Canada (up to 20% of the time but typically less than 10%).
Why KEB America?KEB America is a German based mid-sized industrial automation company serving the North American Market (USA, Canada, and Mexico). KEB specializes in highly sophisticated technical industries such as elevators, medical, packaging, theatre, and plastics. With a recent building expansion, full manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and support capabilities are available at the Shakopee MN location.
KEB America manufactures configurable industrial automation products like electromagnetic clutches and brakes, integral gearmotors, drives, HMIs, and more. With decades of experience working directly with OEMs, KEB has extensive knowledge and can solve the most challenging automated applications.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2-years experience in an Application Engineer or similar role
- Advanced level of understanding regarding ERP systems, industrial automation software, sizing of industrial automation products, Microsoft 365, and project management.
- Experience and technical knowledge of automated machinery or related electrical, mechanical, mechatronics.
- Experience and technical knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFDs), AC motors, PLCs, automation software
Engineering requirements of the job will include:
Write relevant technical documentation & manuals
Draft new product specifications and engineering work orders
Visit customer sites for product start-ups
Size, select, and recommend KEB products to customers
Offer technical support and troubleshooting over the phone
Technical Sales requirements of the job will include:
Provide excellent customer support
Write relevant technical documentation & manuals
Create product quotations
Create sales presentations and other marketing material
Share application knowledge through writing and speaking
Provide product trainings in-house and at customer sites
For more information on who we are and what we do, visit our website:
Compensation details: 75000-100000 Yearly Salary
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