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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Engineer - **Company:** Hyperion Automation, Incorporated - **Location:** Holland, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Software Tools, Visual Systems, Oracle Hyperion - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=254e65241f8a5829 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience. * 3+ years of experience in automation applications, systems engineering, or technical sales, including direct involvement in concepting and estimating custom automation solutions. * Proven experience developing concepts and proposals for custom automation systems, ideally including AMRs, robotic cells, vision systems, and complex integrations. * Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing technical discussions and proposal presentations, including handling detailed questions on scope, assumptions, and pricing. * Strong ability to interpret and work with mechanical and electrical designs, including reviewing CAD layouts and drawings at a conceptual level. * Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines simultaneously. * Proficiency with common office and engineering tools, such as Microsoft Office and CAD software. * Willingness to travel to client sites as needed to support discovery visits, presentations, and key project milestones. * Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for site visits. Success Criteria * On-time delivery of proposals * Proposal accuracy * Technical risk assessment * Client satisfaction * Process optimization, * automation, systems engineering, or technical sales: 3 years (Preferred) ## Description The Applications Engineer will lead the development of technical solutions, concepts, and proposals for complex automation projects, with a focus on turnkey systems, AMRs, robotic cells, vision systems, retrofits, and integrations. This role blends deep technical applications engineering with client-facing sales responsibilities. The ideal candidate will own concepts with minimal oversight, lead key proposal presentations, and support process improvement within the Sales applications function., * Protect and cultivate our relationship-driven sales culture, building trust with clients and team members through clear, direct communication and consistent follow-through. * Lead the development of equipment concepts, layouts, and technical solutions for complex turnkey automation projects, including AMR systems, robot cells, vision systems, retrofits, and integrations. * Conduct structured technical discovery with clients and internal teams to clarify requirements, uncover risks, and translate needs into clear, documented scopes of work. * Develop and write comprehensive technical proposals, including scope, assumptions, deliverables, risks, and schedules aligned with Hyperion standards. * Lead key client presentations and proposal reviews, clearly communicating concepts, assumptions, risks, and value while answering technical and commercial questions. * Own the Sales-to-Engineering handoff to ensure a smooth transition from proposal award into project execution. * Provide input on pricing strategy, partnering with leadership to balance competitiveness, risk, and costing on complex opportunities. * Help develop and refine sales tools, templates, and calculators for turnkey automation, such as standard BOM templates, estimating worksheets, and risk/assumption checklists. * Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations for purchased equipment and services. ## Related Videos - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [Solving Architectural Entropy With Runnable Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100144-solving-architectural-entropy-with-runnable-diagrams) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Exploring the Potential of Decentraland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/583-exploring-the-potential-of-decentraland) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam)