Field Application Engineer
Apply NowCompany: OMRON Industrial Automation
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
The Field Application Engineer will be a highly motivated team player who will provide first-class pre-sales support and proof of concept to our end customers, distribution network and salespeople in this region. Reporting into the Regional Technical Manager, the ideal candidate will be located in the US. We require an entrepreneurial-minded self-starter who can work with minimal supervision. The Field Application Engineer will be responsible for answering technical questions, creating sample programs, sizing and BOM creation for complex automation solutions, and assisting in the sales and support of OMRON products and services. Successful candidates must be capable of working on their own assignments and looking for opportunities on their own.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFCATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or Relevant Experience in Automation (e.g., EE / Mechatronics / Industrial / Mechanical / Vision)
Experience: 3 to 5 years' experience supporting automation product. 5 to 7 years' experience in servo and motion controls products
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - The responsibilities listed below are representative, but not all inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to satisfactorily and successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Technical Abilities: Extensive experience in automation products involving Safety, Servo and Motion control, PLCs, etc. Extensive experience in common network protocols: Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/IP, PROFINET, etc. Knowledge of Robotic script language, industrial motion control, robot programming, and integration of manufacturing systems. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Behavioral Profile: Ability to display leadership characteristics and able to motivate other individuals. Ability to share detailed technical information in an easy to understand manner working in a consultative manner with customers. Ability to use current CRM. Energetic, passionate, focused and a highly motivated self-starter. Strong relationship builder and a strong personal desire to win. Ability to multi-task and work cross-functionally with strong organizational skills. Team player mentality but able to work independently as required. Strong interpersonal, listening, questioning and communication skills (written and oral).
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - The requirements listed below are representative of the physical and environmental factors the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is often required to talk, hear at normal speaking levels, sit and use their hands and fingers to type, handle or feel, including repetitive motions with the wrists, hands and fingers. Activities include extended periods of sitting, standing and walking. Traveling to visit customers may require continued walking, up to a mile in distance at a time.
Environmental Factors: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposure to manufacturing environments, factories, mills, office, mines and treatment plants. Environments will vary depending on the customer you are visiting.
Other Requirements: A deemed Export License may be required.
Travel Requirements: Ability to travel up to 40%
Conclusion - This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
The annual salary range for this role is $96,000 - $130,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To conform with U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.
- Demonstrate broad knowledge and experience across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, and should be comfortable both working alongside design engineering, and helping to guide customers as they seek to incorporate fixed, collaborative and mobile robotic technologies into their automation plans.
- Must be able to maintain knowledge on current and new technologies within Omron and the overall automation industry.
- Provide pre-sales engineering support to Sales team members to identify and recommend automation solutions for customer applications. Sales will call on this position to engage on specific customer opportunities to identify solvable applications, recommend and demo a solution, and help close the sale.
- Completion of proof of concepts (POC) focused ideally on predefined accounts.
- Work with Tech Innovations team to identify development opportunities for products and solutions.
- Development of customer focused enablement tools to support development of partners, sales/support staffs, and major customers.
- Develop self-serve resources to enhance customer experience and reduce burden on all FAEs and TSG engineers.
- Provide feedback to Product Management on automation products such as reporting bugs/issues, making suggestions for enhancements or new products
- Represent Omron in a professional, ethical, and socially responsible manner.
- Represents the Omron Guiding Principles through personal and business interactions with employees, distributors, and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFCATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or Relevant Experience in Automation (e.g., EE / Mechatronics / Industrial / Mechanical / Vision)
Experience: 3 to 5 years' experience supporting automation product. 5 to 7 years' experience in servo and motion controls products
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - The responsibilities listed below are representative, but not all inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to satisfactorily and successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Technical Abilities: Extensive experience in automation products involving Safety, Servo and Motion control, PLCs, etc. Extensive experience in common network protocols: Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/IP, PROFINET, etc. Knowledge of Robotic script language, industrial motion control, robot programming, and integration of manufacturing systems. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Behavioral Profile: Ability to display leadership characteristics and able to motivate other individuals. Ability to share detailed technical information in an easy to understand manner working in a consultative manner with customers. Ability to use current CRM. Energetic, passionate, focused and a highly motivated self-starter. Strong relationship builder and a strong personal desire to win. Ability to multi-task and work cross-functionally with strong organizational skills. Team player mentality but able to work independently as required. Strong interpersonal, listening, questioning and communication skills (written and oral).
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - The requirements listed below are representative of the physical and environmental factors the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is often required to talk, hear at normal speaking levels, sit and use their hands and fingers to type, handle or feel, including repetitive motions with the wrists, hands and fingers. Activities include extended periods of sitting, standing and walking. Traveling to visit customers may require continued walking, up to a mile in distance at a time.
Environmental Factors: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposure to manufacturing environments, factories, mills, office, mines and treatment plants. Environments will vary depending on the customer you are visiting.
Other Requirements: A deemed Export License may be required.
Travel Requirements: Ability to travel up to 40%
Conclusion - This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
The annual salary range for this role is $96,000 - $130,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.