Applications Engineer

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation, and our products are relied on for solutions within factory automation, robotics, material handling & logistics, and emerging areas such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Banner's advanced sensor technologies (optical, radar, laser, and ultrasonic), machine safety systems, condition monitoring products, and intelligent lighting solutions are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match

• Student Loan 401(k) match program

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution

• Flexible work hours

• Life Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Position Summary

The Application Engineers provide technical support for all Banner products. They collaborate with the outside sales teams to create custom solutions for our customers. Be a part of a cohesive team of experts striving to strengthen our relationships with our customers.

This position reports to the Applications Engineering Supervisor.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

• Exempt, based on the Professional Exemption

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing technical consultation and product support service to Banner Area Sales Managers, Field Sales Representatives, distributors, and customers.

• Managing multiple priorities including incoming phone calls, emails, chats and responding to direct sales team member communications.

• Collaborating with Engineering staff to develop technical modifications to existing products to meet unique application requirements.

• Conducting in house tests to solve real-life customer applications.

• Assisting with product training for internal and external audiences, both in-person and remotely.

• Supporting the sales regions with tasks such as vetting and processing, product returns with technical issues (RMA) requests, price, and availability.

• Utilizing the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to input and maintain complete, accurate, and timely entries of technical summaries, customer information, and sales opportunities for all cases worked.

• Providing timely follow-up as needed to Banner Area Sales Managers, Field Sales Representatives, distributors, and customers.

• Serving as production application expert for sales and interdisciplinary projects

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Business.

• One year of more of experience in an application engineering and/or application sales position

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Ability to travel domestically to attend trade shows or visit customer locations as needed.

• Strong desire to understand how things work.

Preferred

• 1-4 years of experience in a related field.

• Experience working within an industrial automation environment.

• Customer service experience a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

What to Expect at Work

• Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day.

• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.

• Required to talk or hear frequently.

• Working Environment

The in-person work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment - indoor and climate-controlled

This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.