Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Application Engineer
Industrial Packaging / Automation / Custom Machinery
Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid/On-site)
Salary Range: $100,000 $120,000 per year + excellent benefits
Travel: ~20-25%, including trade shows, demos, and client visits
Help Us Build the Future of Packaging Automation
Are you a technically driven problem solver who thrives at the intersection of engineering and customer success? At Filamatic, were seeking an Application Engineer to be the technical backbone of our sales teamworking closely with customers, sales, and engineering to configure, quote, and support innovative packaging solutions across industries like Pharma, Biotech, Diagnostics, and Cannabis.
What Youll Do
- Translate customer needs into compelling, technically sound proposals and packaging solutions.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for sales, helping evaluate opportunities and guide clients through the buying process.
- Conduct application testing, cost analysis, and configuration for both standard and custom packaging machinery.
- Develop technical proposals (budgetary and firm), supporting RFIs and RFQs.
- Participate in early project phases to ensure alignment with sold solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering on design feasibility, cost estimation, and risk assessment.
- Generate AutoCAD line layouts and contribute to early system designs.
- Maintain detailed records in the company CRM and support internal documentation.
- Deliver product training and support to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Attend trade shows and industry events (~2025% travel, occasional weekends).
What You Bring
Must-Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in a technical sales support, quoting, or applications engineering role.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to design conceptual solutions.
- Experience with packaging equipment or industrial automation systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
- Customer-first mindset and strong analytical thinking.
Bonus Points For:
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software.
- CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
- Experience with capital equipment sales cycles or custom machinery.
- Exposure to GMP environments or regulated industries.
What Youll Get
- Salary: $100,000 $120,000/year
- Time Off: 3 weeks vacation + 10 paid holidays
- Insurance: Medical (3 plans), Dental, Vision starts 1st of the month after 30 days
- Retirement: 401K with company match (eligibility after 60 days)
- Parental Leave and additional employee support benefits
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate in a collaborative environment
About Filamatic
A division of National Instrument, LLC, Filamatic has over 70 years of experience as a leader in liquid filling and packaging machinery. We serve cutting-edge industries with highly customizable solutions that exceed expectations. Our people, process, and commitment to innovation are what set us apart.
Were guided by values like trust, continuous improvement, customer focus, and ethical integrityvalues we look for in every new team member.
Equal Opportunity Employer
National Instrument dba Filamatic is an equal opportunity employer. National Instrument dba Filamatic does not discriminate in employment with regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.