Applications Engineer - Norton Shores Area

Job Description

Job Description

Applications Engineer | Norton Shores, MI

Salary Range: $74,000 - $113,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in applications engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Norton Shores seeking experienced Applications Engineers to drive results.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Norton Shores that are seeking Applications Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for company products in manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate with customers to design, integrate, and optimize product applications within their production lines.
• Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and training sessions for customers and internal teams.
• Analyze customer requirements and provide technical recommendations for optimal product selection and configuration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, application notes, and best practice guides.
• Gather customer feedback and work with R&D to drive product improvements and new feature development.
• Perform on-site commissioning, calibration, and performance tuning of equipment at customer manufacturing facilities.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with automation, robotics, or industrial machinery.
• Proven experience in a customer-facing technical support, applications, or pre-sales engineering role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Proficiency with relevant industrial technologies (e.g., PLCs, HMI, SCADA, robotics, vision systems).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical explanations and presentations.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or PLC programming
• Proficiency in advanced simulation or analysis software (e.g., FEA, CFD)
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Python, Tableau, Power BI)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Applications Engineer, Field Applications Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Customer Applications Engineer, Product Applications Specialist, Application Support Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.