Qualified Application Engineer with proven track record in designing, developing, quoting, and maintaining industrial automation applications and systems. Successfully delivered impactful projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams and optimizing system performance. Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and effective communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Engineer II
Regal Rexnord
08.2023 - 08.2025
Developed proposals and pricing for large- and small-scale conveyor systems for a variety of industries and specialties resulting in over $25 million worth of projects.
Served as a go-to technical expert within the organization on multiple occasions, providing timely guidance and input during critical decision-making moments.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative technical solutions.
Assisted sales and design teams with pre-sales technical support, helping close deals with prospective clients effectively.
Managed critical incidents effectively, minimizing disruptions to business operations while working towards permanent resolutions swiftly.
Applications Engineer
Banner Engineering Corporation
04.2021 - Current
Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in creation, optimization, and maintenance of new and existing customer projects, in areas such as Machine Data, Machine Safety, Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), Industrial Wireless, Industrial Lighting, and Industrial Communication protocols.
Maintained and establish effective customer relationships and identified future business opportunities to support and strengthen corporation mission.
Promoted internally from Associate Applications Engineer due to being "a major contributor for the Applications support team" and "accepting every challenge with a positive attitude".
Specific Project work includes:
Aided in development of lighting reports and plans for future internal product assembly and precision inspection areas.
Demonstrating product expertise through the creation of custom software files on a per application basis through internal programs for Machine Safety, Industrial Wireless, Industrial Lighting, and Machine Data.
Partnered with development teams on product development, application support plans and prototype testing programs.
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Lucas Milhaupt
05.2018 - 12.2018
Gained valuable experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Technical Services.
Aided in lean practice / kanban implementation across multiple departments of the factory.
Worked as a team cross functionally to achieve project objectives of quality and on time delivery to meet customer expectations.
Specific project work included:
Redesigned 2 of 3 test labs for improved work flow, efficiency, safety, and capability.
Configured and deployed work instructions for newly acquired production equipment for training and safety purposes. (included Lock out-Tag out procedures)
Designed, procured, and assembled production floor "Shadow Boards" for the Aluminum Line using 5S principles. (20 boards with 8-10 specialty tools each)
Designed and performed tests and reported test results on a wide scope of Alloys and Fluxes to document joint properties both initially and over time with regards to corrosive impacts.
Instrument Builder Intern
Emerson Corporation
05.2017 - 08.2017
Worked cross functionally to assure quality of final products.
Responsible for proper assembly and testing of devices and continuous improvement.
Learned industry specific quality and manufacturing procedures and processes.
Developed working relationships with coworkers to achieve department goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Milwaukee, WI
12.2020
High School Diploma -
EAGAN HIGH SCHOOL
Eagan, MN
06.2016
Skills
Software Testing and Validation
Siemens NX CAD
Matlab
Excel/Powerpoint/Word/OneNote
SolidWorks
Autodesk Inventor
AutoCAD
CRM Software
Databases: Oracle
End User Support
DIALux evo
Verbal and Written Communication
Additional Information
1st Place General Engineering CAD Final Project (2017)
Sigma Phi Delta Engineering Social Fraternity (2017 - 2020)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2016 – 2020)