Advanced Applications Engineer

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For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award‑winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner’s award‑winning products and solutions help companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in a continuous, market‑driven evolution of products and technology.

With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $98,147–$138,468. Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

As an Advanced Applications Engineer, you’ll play an important role by providing high level technical product support and training for our customers, sales channel partners and internal Banner employees. This role will be involved with new and existing products within our Safety business units.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working both individually and collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

• Take ownership as a subject matter expert (SME) in the industrial safety product support area.
• Providing high‑level technical consultation and product support to Banner Area Sales Managers, Field Sales Representatives, distributors, and customers across diverse industrial automation applications.
• Managing and prioritizing multiple channels of communication including phone, email, chat, and direct sales team inquiries, ensuring consistent, responsive technical service.
• Collaborating with Product Development and Engineering staff to develop technical modifications to existing products to meet unique application requirements.
• Assisting with conducting final testing of product hardware, software, and user experience simulations prior to release.
• Reviewing technical publications and training materials for accuracy and content effectiveness.
• Acting as a mentor and technical resource to Associate and Applications Engineers, supporting skill development, onboarding, and career progression.
• Identifying and communicating field trends, customer needs, and common failure points to inform continuous improvement in products, documentation, and support processes.
• Assisting with product training for internal and external audiences, both in‑person and remotely.
• Participating in cross‑functional efforts aligned with organizational goals, including fostering a collaborative team culture, and advancing best practices in performance and communication.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or related field
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in applications engineering
• Expertise in programming and working with industrial machine safeguarding products such as safety light curtains, relays, controller or PLCs, and emergency stop devices.
• Experience working within an industrial automation environment
• Customer support experience
• Strong desire to understand how things work
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities and forward thinking
• Ability to travel occasionally (up to 10% of the time) to…