Applications Engineer
Westbrook, ME
Full Time
Mid Level
Salary range is $85,000 - $110,000 + based on experience
Lanco Integrated is a leading manufacturer of custom production automation equipment and flexible, turnkey assembly systems. With machines installed in more than 30 countries, we bring deep expertise in special-purpose machinery, industrial robotics, and the integration of best-in-class automation technologies. Our solutions support a wide range of industries, including medical devices, consumer products, defense, electronics, and commercial industrial manufacturing.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Applications Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping customer solutions; developing system concepts, defining technical approaches, and supporting accurate, competitive proposals. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to ensure concepts are technically sound, well-documented, and aligned with customer requirements.
Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required.
What You’ll Do
As an Applications Engineer, you will:
Lanco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Lanco Integrated is a leading manufacturer of custom production automation equipment and flexible, turnkey assembly systems. With machines installed in more than 30 countries, we bring deep expertise in special-purpose machinery, industrial robotics, and the integration of best-in-class automation technologies. Our solutions support a wide range of industries, including medical devices, consumer products, defense, electronics, and commercial industrial manufacturing.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Applications Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping customer solutions; developing system concepts, defining technical approaches, and supporting accurate, competitive proposals. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to ensure concepts are technically sound, well-documented, and aligned with customer requirements.
Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required.
What You’ll Do
As an Applications Engineer, you will:
- Partner with Sales Account Managers to provide technical support throughout the quoting and proposal process
- Develop system concepts, pricing, and technical descriptions that meet customer specifications and statements of work
- Review and interpret customer documentation, including technical specifications, user requirements, component details, and assembly prints
- Define complete technical solutions while identifying, documenting, and communicating project risks and assumptions
- Ensure all concepts maintain technical accuracy and align with Lanco standards
- Prepare and transfer complete project information to Engineering to support successful project kickoff
- Provide regular status updates to Sales and Management on active concepts
- Support customer visits, presentations, and virtual meetings alongside the Sales team
- Schedule and participate in technical and financial project reviews
- Analyze manual, automated, and robotic operations using industry-accepted methods
- Identify high-cost or long-lead components and collaborate with vendors to obtain quotations
- Maintain CRM activities, project documentation, costing data, and time tracking
- Ensure project binders and documentation are completed accurately and on time
- Support Operations as projects move through design and build phases
- Collaborate with other Lanco divisions as needed
- Follow ISO 9000 procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
- Associate Degree (minimum); Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred
- Practical experience and knowledge of machine design
- Familiarity with assembly automation processes and systems
- Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred), as well as standard office software
- Willingness and ability to travel as required
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Company paid holidays
- ESOP
- Tuition reimbursement
Lanco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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