Applications Programmer jobs in Petersburg, VA

Company Overview: 

We design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and other tough-to-handle packages such as doypacks, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics.

At BPA, we are absolutely passionate about innovation. It adds the fun and inspiration to our work that people need to excel. Our customers stimulate innovation by developing new needs, and we are on a never-ending quest to find a better, simpler way. BPA has no innovation budget. Innovation is what we are.
 

Position:

We are currently seeking an entry-level Applications Engineer at our South Chesterfield, VA location.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare proposals and technical documents for prospective clients in regard to different technologies including design, pricing, and customer specifications.
• Daily maintenance of CRM. 
• Maintain standard pricing structure. 
• Consults with the engineering department for non-standard applications. 
• Communicate with customers both internally and externally.
• Communicate with suppliers. 
• Optimize product lines for specific technologies in regard to both cost and technical perspectives. This includes researching new technologies and advancements and implementing them as applicable. 
• Review customer specifications.
• Represents BPA at relevant industry trade shows.
• Travel up to 15% may be required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline, a combination of experience, and/or education will be taken into consideration.  
• AutoCAD required. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots preferred.
• Experience with AB control platforms preferred. 
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail. 
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Forward-thinking
• Strong networking capabilities fostering the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships. 
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Applicants must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities. 
    

At this time, BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

BPA prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive an employment offer will be required to pass a drug screen and background check successfully.

BPA offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including a majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability; 12 days’ vacation and 3 days' sick during the first year of employment, as well as 401(k) with a 6% match.

BPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.