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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Engineer - **Company:** Flow LLC - **Location:** Conshohocken, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Bots - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9f056b1b2820aa47 ## About the Role * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Experience with Industrial Automation Hardware (Pneumatics, Motion Control, Robotics, PLCs, etc.) * Experience designing Pneumatic and Electrical Automation Solutions * Self-starter that will take direction and execute a plan with little supervision * Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and TEAMS * Proficient with AutoCAD or equivalent design tools * Comfortable designing electrical and pneumatic circuits * Ideally have working knowledge of PLCs or industrial PCs, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The job requires the ability to travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as well as attend sales training, meetings, and supplier training. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work; This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or Technical Degree * Two or more years of Industrial Automation Application or Design Engineering experience * Prior work-related use of Microsoft Office tools Preferred Education and Experience: * Over five years of Industrial Automation Engineering or manufacturing experience * Experience programming PLCs or industrial computers * BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering ## Description Rankin Automation is expanding our engineering team to support the growth of automation in manufacturing. The Application Engineer will be a contributing engineer who is primarily a technical resource to support the sales team and helps salespeople and customers select the best solution within Rankin Automation's product lines. This role will focus on solving manufacturing problems using robotics, pneumatics, motion control, sensors, and safety devices. 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