Applications Engineering Specialist

At BOS Innovations, we are driven by a clear purpose: to deliver exceptional industrial automation solutions that solve real manufacturing challenges and enable our customers to compete at the highest levels. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with manufacturers across North America, from automotive to energy to advanced industries -providing intelligent automation systems built on precision, reliability, and innovation.

Guided by our core values of Truth, Excellence, Work Ethics, and Innovation, we are committed to serving our customers and supporting one another with integrity and accountability. At BOS, people come first. We believe in cultivating an environment where talented individuals grow into inspired professionals of character and competence. Our purpose is not only to deliver great technology, but also to develop great people - fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

About the Role

As an Applications Engineering Specialist, you will partner closely with Sales Team and customers to develop well-thought-out automation concepts and professionally packaged quotations that win new business for the company. You will review customer requirements, analyze existing production processes, and design mechanical concepts and station-level solutions, including estimated BOMs, that are efficient, effective, and aligned with customer standards. In this role, you'll coordinate with suppliers and internal engineering, support accurate costing, and help present and explain concepts and budgets both internally and to customers. You'll also contribute to improving tools, standards, and processes within the team while staying current on new technologies and sharing your knowledge with others.

Location: Lexington, KY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full TimeDepartment: Engineering
Wage: $50/hr. - $64/hr.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Sales processes to create quotations and win business for BOS
• Full review of the application and development of a professionally packaged quotation containing a high-level of attention to detail
• Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of customer production processes and develop strategies for enhancing them to offer better solutions
• Review and analyze customer documents (including requests for quotes, scopes of work, and equipment specifications/standards), lead site visits/reviews of applications, and review product designs and past BOS history of equipment to ensure concept is optimized and effective, meeting customer specifications and expectations
• Develop mechanical design concepts and estimated bill of materials (BOM’s) at cell and station levels
• Coordinate and communicate with customer technical counterparts to gain understanding of needs and develop relationships with key influencers