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About the Company

Card-Monroe Automation (CMA) is a growing leader in industrial automation, providing innovative, customized solutions across diverse industries. Known for its hands-on engineering expertise, collaborative culture, and focus on high-impact solutions, CMA is deeply committed to solving complex automation challenges through robotics, controls, and system integration. As a client-focused and team-oriented enterprise, CMA fosters a high-performance culture built on accountability, mutual respect, and innovation. Engineers at CMA experience a fast-paced, empowering environment where collaboration and creativity are key drivers of success.

About the Role

The Applications Engineer will play a pivotal role in the pre-engineering lifecycle—developing automation concepts, simulations, and technical proposals that serve as the foundation for successful projects. This role bridges the gap between sales and engineering, ensuring each solution is both technically sound and aligned with customer needs. The position is critical to CMA's continued growth, innovation, and ability to deliver high-value automation systems to customers across the region.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with clients to define automation and control system requirements
• Developing and simulating preliminary system concepts using tools like ROBOGUIDE and Emulate3D
• Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed solutions
• Preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and supporting documentation
• Supporting sales efforts with engineering insights and customer-facing communication
• Coordinating project handoff and alignment across internal teams (engineering, supply chain, project management)
• Tracking proposal outcomes and contributing to process improvements and strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in machine building, system integration, or industrial automation, with proficiency in SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, or similar tools. This role requires a solid understanding of industry standards and safety regulations, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts. A team-oriented, adaptable, and client-focused mindset is essential, along with a willingness to travel for site visits.

Required Skills

• Skilled in Robotics platforms (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA)
• Proficiency with control systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
• UL508A, industrial networking, and system standards compliance
• Design of automation equipment and integration systems
• Automotive, food/beverage, chemical, or CPG industry exposure

Preferred Skills

• FANUC ROBOGUIDE, SolidWorks 3D, RIA Robot/Machine Safety Risk Assessments
• Emulate3D (optional)
• Hands-on experience with robotics, controls, or electrical systems is highly valued

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or related field.

Compensation

CMA offers an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Sales

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Robotics Engineering, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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