Now Hiring - Precision Tools Service - Retail Sales Applications Engineer / Controls Engineer in Knoxville, TN

Full description of the position

Signing Bonus and Relocation package available. MUST be able to commute or relocate to Knoxville area.

PTS Automation’s Application Engineer contributes to its mission of instilling confidence through exceptional automation solutions by providing expert-level technical Support and automation solutions that advance our customers’ processes. The Application Engineer will be located in Tennessee and responsible for working with members of PTSA’s sales, manufacturing, and engineering teams, to provide our customers with unique, customized automated solutions to fit their manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities: PTSA’s Application Engineer has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Responsible for answering questions about technology-based products and educating customers on their effective use.
• Provide extensive knowledge about electronic systems, computer systems, software applications and be able to troubleshoot related problems.
• Work on a detailed level with PTS Automation associates and customers in person, via email, or phone conversations on technical issues or problems.
• Work with the manufacturers, PTS Automation Sales Team, and Customer Service on a technical level regarding the products PTS Automation represents.
• Responsible for understanding and providing quality feedback on new hardware or software packages introduced by manufacturers and their ease of use.
• Conduct interactive training sessions and product demonstrations on PTS Automation products.
• Provide programming and configuration assistance from the office or onsite with customers.
• Creation of product guide quick start guides and manuals on relevant product subject matter.
• Field Engineering support
• Travel to customers for project reviews, product demo’s and troubleshooting support

• Travel is Typically 5-10% overnight, 90-95% local

*Additional Responsibilities may apply to the position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology or 2-year related technical degree.
• 2-5 Years of working experience of Application Engineering related work experience
• Must have at least one year of PLC and HMI programming experience, Omron Experience Preferred
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and customers alike
• Self-motivated with great presentation skills
• Ability to work through projects with minimal supervision

*Additional Requirements may apply to the position.

PTS Automation, Inc. Mission: PTS Automation is dedicated to instilling confidence through exceptional automation solutions.

Compensation: PTS Automation, Inc. will provide the following compensation:

• Salary: Based on Experience Level
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Insurance Benefits
• Other Benefits:
• Laptop
• Cell Phone
• Vehicle Allowance (Gas Included)

Schedule:

• 40 Hours/Week
• Monday-Friday
• Occasional weekends as necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37931: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• advanced PLC (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person