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# Systems Application Engineer III

- **Company:** SICK, Inc.
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $101,820.0 - $154,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Testing, Systems Engineering, Computer Vision, Computer Engineering, Computer Literacy, Data Transmissions, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Radio-Frequency Identification, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88332332/1

## About the Role

+ 8+ years of industrial automation, systems engineering, application engineering, or related experience preferred.
 + 5+ years of experience supporting logistics automation, materiel handling, manufacturing automation, or industrial controls.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline required.
 * Certifications: None is required.
 * Position-specific Qualifications:
 + Experience supporting key industry logistic customer.
 + Experience with automated sortation systems and conveyor controls.
 + Experience defining system architecture and communication interfaces.
 + Project leadership experience.
 + Technical training and mentoring experience.
 + Technical Skills: Barcode and Auto-ID technologies, RFID systems, Machine Vision and OCR/ICR technologies, Dimensioning and Weighing systems, PLC integration, Industrial networking, Data communication protocols, and system troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
 * Computer/Technological: Use of CRM systems; Python; extensive computer use (monitor more than 4 hours a day).
 * Language: Professional written and spoken fluency in English required.
 * Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday, full time; be on-call on some weekends (if required).
 * General Working Conditions: Be able to usually work in an office environment; flexible (hybrid) work arrangements available.

## Description

This position serves as a senior technical resource within the Integrated Automation logistics team, developing and supporting advanced automation solutions for logistics and distribution operations. This role partners with customers and cross-functional teams to solve complex application challenges involving scanning, vision, RFID, dimensioning, weighing, and software integration while providing technical leadership and customer support throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities

 * Technical Leadership:
 + Lead the development and validation of complex Track & Trace, Vision, RFID, Dimensioning, Weighing, and Automation solutions.
 + Serve as the technical lead for strategic customer opportunities and critical business initiatives.
 + Develop proof-of-concept demonstrations and advanced application testing.
 + Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex field issues.
 + Provide guidance on network architecture, software integration, data communications, and system performance optimization.
 * Customer Support & Business Development:
 + Participate in customer discovery meetings and technical design reviews.
 + Lead customer application assessments and recommend optimized solutions.
 + Support sales teams with technical consultations and executive-level customer presentations.
 + Evaluate competitive technologies and recommend strategies to maintain market leadership.
 + Assist in identifying new business opportunities and emerging technology trends.
 * Product & Solution Development:
 + Define product gaps and enhancement recommendations.
 + Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on future product requirements.
 + Contribute to development of standardized solutions and reusable application templates.
 + Lead evaluation and qualification of third-party technologies.
 * Project Execution:
 + Support project teams during design, implementation, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
 + Review project requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
 + Develop customer documentation, test plans, installation guidelines, and training materials.
 + Support critical onsite deployments and escalations.
 * Mentoring & Continuous Improvement:
 + Mentor and develop Application Engineers I and II.
 + Lead technical training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
 + Establish best practices for troubleshooting, validation, and customer support.
 + Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes.
 * Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required.