Application Engineer ADAS. LiDar, Robotics

ZipRecruiterNovi, MI, United States

30+ days ago

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Full-time

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Job Description : Applications Engineer

Position Summary

The Applications Engineer is a key member of the U.S. technical team, responsible for supporting customer-facing engineering activities from pre-sales solution design through installation, training, and post-sales support. This role acts as a bridge between the Sales, Technical Support, and Engineering teams, ensuring that customer requirements are clearly translated into workable system solutions. The Applications Engineer will lead technical demonstrations, design application layouts, support integration, and ensure successful deployment of client’s automation and robotics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales Engineering & Solution Development

Collaborate with Sales and Technical Support to analyze customer requirements and propose technical solutions
Design preliminary application layouts and equipment configurations based on project specs
Prepare technical proposal documents, system descriptions, and diagrams
Support bidding, quoting, and customer Q&A processes
Conduct on-site or remote technical presentations and product demonstrations

Project Execution & Customer Delivery

Coordinate with HQ and U.S. teams to review finalized project scope and technical requirements

Assist with equipment installation, calibration, and site acceptance testing (SAT)

Provide on-site and virtual customer training and documentation

Troubleshoot system issues during commissioning and act as point-of-contact for technical resolution

Product Expertise & Internal Collaboration

Maintain deep knowledge of client’s product line, integration capabilities, and software platforms

Provide feedback to product, R&D, and HQ engineering teams regarding customer needs and market fit

Support ongoing improvement of technical documents, manuals, and training tools

Customer Engagement & Technical Support

Serve as the customer’s technical advocate from project handoff through post-installation

Coordinate with third-party service providers or vendors when applicable

Ensure follow-up on customer satisfaction, warranty support, and future service needs

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field

2+ years of experience in applications engineering, automation, robotics, or systems integration

Strong customer communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to read technical drawings, CAD layouts, and control schematics

Willingness to travel for customer site visits, demos, and installations

Attributes

Experience with industrial robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), or warehouse automation systems

Familiarity with PLCs, sensors, vision systems, or motion control components

Experience in bilingual environments or collaborating with China-based engineering teams

Mandarin ability is a plus, but not required

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