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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Engineer - **Company:** HMS, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Notes, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Modbus, Network Protocols, Remote Access Technology, Software Engineering, Solution Deployment Descriptor, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eefe8d828f5b05a8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or a combination of education and experience * 2-5 years of experience in industrial networking, industrial automation, controls, technical support, and/or technical training. * Strong understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Experience * Experience with HMS-type products or comparable connectivity solutions (gateways, embedded modules, remote monitoring/IIoT platforms). * Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware, or scripting (e.g., Python, C/C++) in an industrial automation context. * Knowledge of OT/IT convergence, IIoT architectures, remote connectivity/security, industrial wireless (WiFi/5G), and diagnostics. * Multilingual capability or fluency in additional languages (advantage for global roles). * Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-moving technology environment. ## Description As an Application Engineer, you will be the technical interface between HMS's product portfolio and our customers; machine builders, device manufacturers, system integrators, and end-users. You will understand customer applications and requirements, define how HMS solutions fit into those needs, and support pre-sales, design-win, application development, commissioning, and post-deployment optimization. You will partner closely with Sales, Product Management, R&D, Customer Support, and Manufacturing to ensure successful solution deployment and customer satisfaction. You will partner closely with Sales to organize and deliver various Certified Training programs on-site with customers, and help to support Marketing campaigns to support the growth of the Paid Training Programs., * Promote and Deliver paid instructor-led technical training courses for customers, partners, and internal employees. * Manage classroom environments, both in-person and virtual, ensuring effective learning outcomes. * Prepare training materials, demonstrations, and hands-on lab exercises. * Evaluate student progress and provide technical guidance and support during training sessions. * Maintain training equipment, lab environments, and course documentation. * Provide technical expertise related to Industrial Ethernet and industrial communication technologies. * Support troubleshooting and problem resolution as part of training and professional services engagements. * Gather customer feedback to improve training programs and service offerings. * Engage with customers (internal & external) to assess application requirements, network environments, performance & reliability constraints, and integration needs for industrial communication solutions. * Collaborate with Sales and Product Management during the pre-sales and design-win phases: provide technical consultations, solution architecture guidance, ROI/value discussions, demonstration setups, and proof-of-concepts. * Translate customer requirements into HMS product configurations, integration guidelines, and best practices (e.g., industrial protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus). * Support customization and adaptation of HMS products or modules to fit customer-specific contexts (e.g., firmware options, protocol stacks, gateway configurations, diagnostics). * Assist with commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting in the field or remotely - ensuring correct installation, network stability, and performance reliability. * Provide training, documentation, and technical support (application notes, reference designs, webinars) to internal stakeholders and external customers/integrators. * Capture and share field experience, customer insights, and application trends to influence product development and future enhancements. * Monitor industry developments - networking protocols, OT/IT convergence, IIoT, and security trends - to position HMS solutions effectively. * Represent HMS at customer meetings, trade shows, webinars, and technical working groups as needed. ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)