Applications Engineer

Haumiller Engineering is a 100% employee-owned company that designs and manufactures automation assembly and test equipment for the life science, personal care and food and beverage industries.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Applications Engineer with the ability to manage projects to evaluate customer concepts/designs and provide solutions requested by the customer with accurate cost models. This individual should have a solid background in sales, manufacturing or engineering.

This position is 100% onsite and based in our South Elgin, IL facility. Depending on workload, this position may require occasional travel to work at our Belvidere, IL location.

Interested applicants must apply through the Haumiller Engineering career site at https://www.haumiller.com/careers

What You Will Do:

• Estimate projects with the ability to define project scope, objectives and deliverables while preparing accurate cost estimates
• Develop concepts and processes for handling and processing of customer's parts for requested project quotes
• Determine estimated resources required to provide solutions for customers based on concept/design developed
• Provide sales department accurate cost estimates and documentation of what is included when providing concept/design and estimated resources required for customer estimates
• Provide technical support for sales during their sales process including why our concept/design will be successful and any changes customers could make to increase the likelihood of project success
• Understand estimated costs associated with the quote concept, investigate alternate technologies and strive for cost savings and continuous improvement
• Obtain accurate costs for all subcontracted equipment, outside services, and material purchased for preparing project quotes (Feeders, Laser Welders, Camera Systems, etc.)

What You Will Bring:

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in planning, executing and overseeing projects, as well as the ability to create and manage project timelines providing accurate cost estimates.

• S. degree in fields of engineering or technical project management, or equivalent experience. B.S. degree preferred, but not required
• 5+ years’ progressive experience as a project manager or applications engineer
• Customer interaction with projects in automation or packaging machinery.
• Ability to apply automation concepts to practical situations.
• Mechanical aptitude with technical writing of automation solutions

Haumiller Engineering compensation decisions are based on relevant factors such as job-related skills, experience and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, individual qualifications will be considered.

What We Offer:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance - employer paid
• Vision Insurance – employer paid
• Short and Long-term disability – employer paid
• Basic Life and AD&D – employer paid
• Voluntary Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Pension plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Reimbursement
• 8 paid holidays

Haumiller Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer