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# Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Complete Automation Controls, LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Databases, Control Panels, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Industrial Software, Accubid
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c2e36ce353e478f4

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)?, * 7+ years estimating electrical, automation, or industrial systems

 * Significant experience within the Material Handling industry (conveyor systems, sortation, ASRS, warehouse automation, distribution centers)
 * Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, control panels, and industrial power distribution
 * Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control architecture drawings
 * Working knowledge of U.S. NEC (required)
 * Proven ability to assess project risk and pricing strategy
 * Prior field experience (installation, commissioning, supervision, or project management)
 * Experience supporting design-build or EPC-style projects
 * Familiarity with Accubid or comparable estimating software
 * Experience working with large distribution or automated warehouse environments

## Description

CCA is seeking an Applications Engineer with deep Material Handling industry knowledge to support our expanding U.S. operations. This role goes beyond preparing take-offs and running estimating software.

We are looking for someone who understands how material handling systems are installed, integrated, and commissioned. The ideal candidate has both estimating expertise and real-world system knowledge that improves bid accuracy, risk mitigation, and margin performance., * Develop detailed cost estimates for electrical, automation, and controls scopes within material handling projects

 * Interpret RFQs, tender packages, control narratives, P&IDs, electrical drawings, and specifications from a constructability perspective
 * Perform comprehensive quantity take-offs for materials, labor, programming, commissioning, and subcontracted services
 * Anticipate access constraints, installation sequencing challenges, integration risks, and commissioning complexities
 * Identify scope gaps, unclear specifications, and cost exposure risks
 * Develop competitive and defensible bid proposals
 * Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Project Management to validate execution assumptions
 * Lead bid review discussions and support project handoffs
 * Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for pricing and technical alignment
 * Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating standards and cost databases
 * Ability to travel within the US and Canada for customer meetings and site visits when necessary


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