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# Automation Application Engineer

- **Company:** Sonepar USA
- **Location:** Pasadena, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Ethernet, Health Information Management, Automation of Marketing, Modbus
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16915565/Automation-Application-Engineer-Texas-Deer-Park

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
(or equivalent relevant experience)

 * Experience: 5-10 years of experience in industrial automation application engineering, controls engineering, or technical presales supporting End Users, OEMs, and/or system integrators.
 * Technical Skills: Handson knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motion control, industrial safety, and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.). Familiarity with major automation platforms such as Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, and Siemens.
 * Professional Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Effective time and priority management across multiple opportunities and projects

## Description

The Automation Application Engineer serves as the primary technical authority supporting industrial automation solutions for End Users and OEM customers. This role partners closely with Automation Sales Specialists and Account Managers by providing application expertise, solution design, and technical guidance throughout the presales and postsales lifecycle. The Automation Application Engineer ensures recommended solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with customer performance objectives., * Technical Pre Sales & Solution Support: Provide technical expertise to support automation sales opportunities by developing system architectures, validating applications, and partnering with Automation Sales Specialists to deliver technically sound solutions.

 * Solution Design & Application Engineering: Design and recommend industrial automation solutions-including PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networking-that meet customer performance, reliability, and scalability requirements.
 * Customer Consultation & Technical Support: Engage with End Users and OEMs to assess applications, provide technical guidance, support troubleshooting and escalations, and ensure successful adoption of recommended solutions.
 * Project & Partner Coordination: Coordinate with manufacturers, system integrators, and internal teams to support implementation, commissioning, and alignment between customer requirements and delivered solutions.
 * Training & Enablement: Deliver technical training, product demonstrations, and application workshops for customers and internal stakeholders to drive solution understanding and adoption.
 * Technical & Market Awareness: Stay current on automation technologies, industry trends, and competitive platforms, and provide technical insights to support solution positioning and continuous improvement.


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