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# Applications Engineer Level 3/4 at Axis Automation

- **Company:** Axis Automation
- **Location:** Walker, MI
- **Posted:** 2026-09-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axiscompany/jobs/8858448002

## Job description

Applications Engineer Level 3/4

Job Description: The Applications Engineer is an experienced individual contributor responsible for developing manufacturing system concepts, preparing automation proposals, and supporting the Axis team through the transition of awarded solutions. This role requires strong working knowledge of project budgeting, custom automated equipment, manufacturing processes, and related engineering disciplines including controls, mechanical, industrial, and welding applications. This role combines technical problem-solving, estimating, process development, and customer interaction to develop practical, accurate, and commercially responsible proposals for custom automation projects. The Applications Engineer works with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional Axis team members to understand requirements, develop concepts, establish scope, estimate cost and timing, identify risks, and support projects through successful handoff.

Responsibilities Include:

- Prepare detailed automation proposals including manufacturing concepts, process steps, budgets, cycle time analysis, labor estimates, material requirements, risks, assumptions, project timing, and technical scope.
- Develop automation concepts for assembly, welding, adhesive, machining, material handling, inspection, robotics, and other automated processes.
- Translate customer requirements and specifications into clear proposal and project inputs.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineering, controls engineering, and project management teams to develop complete solutions.
- Lead or support customer and internal meetings involving concepts, scope, assumptions, risks, and commercial considerations.
- Independently manage assigned opportunities and escalate technical, commercial, or schedule concerns as needed.
- Participate in proposal reviews and contribute to estimating accuracy and proposal quality.
- Support project kickoff by communicating proposal intent, customer requirements, assumptions, and scope to project teams.
- Share lessons learned, vendor information, and estimating feedback to improve future proposals and processes.
- Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced Applications Engineers.
- Maintain professional communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Travel occasionally for customer meetings, project reviews, and proposal activities.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering-related field preferred, or comparable field experience in industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or a similar technical role.

- Experience in industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, quoting/estimating, or project management.
- Strong knowledge of custom automation, manufacturing processes, budgeting, estimating, cycle time analysis, and proposal development.
- Familiarity with assembly, welding, adhesive, machining, robotics, inspection, material handling, or similar automated processes.
- Ability to develop concepts, define process steps, estimate cost and timing, and identify risks and assumptions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Familiarity with CAD, 3D modeling, Visual Components, Spinfire, or similar tools preferred.

Level 3 Salary: $85,000 - $105,000

Level 4 Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees with immediate eligibility upon hire.

## About Axis Automation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Axis Automation engineers and builds advanced factory automation solutions, including robotics integration, project management, and service support, for manufacturers across multiple industries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Funding not publicly disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Boyd Vor Broker (Founder & President)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Automation machinery manufacturing, factory automation, robotics integration
- **Markets served**: Automotive, Packaging, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Transportation, Health & Medical, Consumer
- **Target customers**: Manufacturers (B2B, primarily mid-market to enterprise)
- **Mission/purpose**: “To be the leading automation solutions provider for the manufacturing community” – supporting the adoption of automation solutions that empower people and enhance productivity

## Products & Services
- **Factory Automation Solutions**: Full lifecycle services including conceptualization, design, engineering, robotics integration, machine build, welding, and deployment – not a packaged SaaS product but a custom engineering and integration service.
- **Project Management & Support**: Dedicated project management, service, and after-deployment support to ensure long-term reliability.
- **Skilled Trades & Co-op Programs**: Internships and co-op positions (partnered with Grand Valley State University) in mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Headcount ~51 employees (as of 2025/2026; slight YoY decline of 1.3%). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors identified. Partnered with Grand Valley State University for talent pipeline.
- **Growth Signals**: Monthly headcount growth of +1.4% (LinkedIn estimate); LinkedIn follower growth of +17.1% yearly. Active job postings (10 open positions). However, yearly headcount declined slightly (-1.3%) and job postings decreased 37.5% YoY.

## Competitive Advantages
- Extensive cross-industry experience (automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, etc.)
- Collaborative culture with deep in-house expertise in robotics integration and project management
- Strong local talent partnerships (e.g., Grand Valley State University co-op program) and a reputation for promoting from within
- Full-service offering from concept through deployment and support, reducing handoff friction for customers

## Strategic Focus
- Continued expansion of automation solutions for evolving manufacturing needs
- Emphasis on teamwork and employee development to retain expertise and drive quality
- Supporting adoption of automation to “empower people and enhance productivity” – likely investing in new technologies (e.g., advanced robotics, Industry 4.0 integration)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “powerhouse team with exceptional project execution” and a “collaborative culture”; employee reviews on LinkedIn rate culture 5.0/5.0 and career opportunities 4.4/5.0.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility upon hire.
- **Career Development**: Strong promotion-from-within philosophy; co-op/internship pipeline to full-time roles.
- **Work Environment**: Offices in Grand Rapids, MI; no explicit remote/hybrid policy mentioned, likely on-site given the hands-on nature of automation engineering.
- **Team**: Small but tight-knit (51 employees) with experienced leadership across engineering, project management, and applications.

## Sources
1. [Axis Automation Official Website](https://www.axisco.com/)
2. [Axis Automation Careers Page](https://www.axisco.com/careers)
3. [Axis Automation LinkedIn Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/axiscoautomation)
4. [Axis Automation About Us](https://www.axisco.com/about-us)
5. [Axis Automation Contact](https://www.axisco.com/contact)

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