Automation Application Engineer - OEM
On-site · Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
Automation Application Engineer – OEM serves as the primary technical authority supporting industrial automation solutions for End Users and OEM customers, partnering with Automation Sales Specialists and Account Managers to provide application expertise, solution design, and technical guidance throughout the pre-sales and post-sales lifecycle. Responsibilities include technical pre-sales support, system architecture design for industrial automation solutions (PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking), customer consultation and technical support, project coordination with manufacturers and system integrators, training and enablement of customers and internal stakeholders, and staying current on automation technologies and market trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
- 5–10 years of experience in industrial automation application engineering, controls engineering, or technical pre‐sales supporting End Users, OEMs, and/or system integrators
- Hands‐on knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motion control, industrial safety, and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
- Familiarity with major automation platforms such as Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, and Siemens
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Effective time and priority management across multiple opportunities and projects
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
- 5–10 years of experience in industrial automation application engineering, controls engineering, or technical pre-sales supporting End Users, OEMs, and/or system integrators
- Hands-on knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motion control, industrial safety, and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
- Familiarity with major automation platforms such as Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, and Siemens
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Effective time and priority management across multiple opportunities and projects
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