Applications Engineer - LAM

We are currently seeking an Applications Engineer; this is a remote position located in the United States, with travel required. This position will have the responsibility to work exclusively with the Latin American and Mexico Sales Teams and/or local partners.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare proposals and technical documents for prospective clients regarding different technologies including design, pricing, and customer specifications.
• Daily maintenance of CRM.
• Maintain standard pricing structure.
• Consult with the engineering department for non-standard applications.
• Communicate with customers both internally and externally.
• Communicate with suppliers.
• Optimize product lines for specific technologies in regard to both cost and technical perspectives. This includes researching new technologies and advancements and implementing them as applicable.
• Review customer specifications.
• Represent BPA at relevant industry trade shows.
• Travel up to 15% may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design, mechanical design, or related discipline. A combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Spoken and written fluency in the Spanish and English languages is required.
• Spoken and written fluency in Portuguese is preferred.
• AutoCAD required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots preferred.
• Experience with AB control platforms preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Forward-thinking
• Strong networking capabilities to foster the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Applicants must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) 6% Match, At this time, BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

BPA prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive an employment offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.

BPA offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including a majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability; 20 days’ PTO during the first year of employment, as well as 401(k) with a 6% match.

BPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

We design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and other tough-to-handle packages such as stand up pouches, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for their quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics.