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Clipper Controls

Clipper Controls, Inc.  |  Full Time Position

applications Engineer

Sacramento, California

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Job Description

As an Applications Engineer, you will be a technical resource to our customers, Account Managers and Inside Sales Associates.  You will be responsible for product configuration and recommendations on applications where our customers expect our expertise to bring added value to the solutions we provide. In addition, you will have the same responsibilities as our Inside Sales Associates as needed.  Our customers will learn that they can count on us because you are an expert.  The great news is you will have a direct impact on the customer experience!

Clipper Controls is a premier sales and service firm specializing in industrial instrumentation, process automation, and environmental monitoring equipment.  We are headquartered in Sacramento with a geographic focus on Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer satisfaction, technical expertise, and exceptional service.  Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who share a passion for excellence and a drive to succeed.  Learn more about our company and take a look at the products, brands, and services we offer at ClipperControls.com.

Requirements

  • Provide outstanding customer service treating our customers as the top priority.
  • Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Project Management and Public Bid experience are pluses.
  • Effective Communicator: strong phone and email presence.  Good listener.
  • Be Competent: Bachelor’s degree in technical major preferred but not required for the right candidate.
  • 3-5 years of instrumentation, controls, or analytical experience.
  • Be Professional and Dependable.
  • Periodic overnight travel to attend tradeshows, sales and training meetings.
  • Physical demands - able to lift as much as 50 lbs, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and ladders.
  • Pass security background check, physical and drug tests.

Benefits

When you join the crew of Clipper Controls, you will enjoy:

  • Unique nautical themed office environment and great crew-mates.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave.
  • Personalized training & development program.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic insurance, health savings account, plus group life insurance and retirement plan with company match.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as required. Clipper Controls reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Join a leader in the industrial and environmental marketplace. If you think you have what it takes, we look forward to learning more about you – Apply Today!

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About Clipper Controls

Clipper Controls is a premier manufacturer’s representative specializing in industrial instrumentation, process automation, and environmental monitoring equipment.  Our territory focus is Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
At Clipper Controls, we believe that a great workplace is built on collaboration, innovation, and growth. Our team is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive.

What we do matters!  We help companies solve some of the biggest challenges our world faces:

  • Safe drinking WATER
  • FOOD
  • ENERGY
  • A clean & sustainable ENVIRONMENT
  • HEALTH
  • Meet CHEMICAL & MINERAL requirements
  • Provide MATERIAL GOODS people need

Job Information

Title

Applications Engineer


Date Opened

7/14/2025


Job Type

Full Time


Industry

Science & Technology


Work Experience

4-5 Years


City

Sacramento


State/Province

California


Country

United States


Zip/Postal Code

95811