Application Engineer (m/f/x)

Beckhoff Automation LLC; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Training and development opportunities

Owner-managed family company

Job summary

Beckhoff Philippines is seeking an Application Engineer for a 24-month employment contract to support automation solutions across the Philippines. The role focuses on PLC, HMI, and motion control, delivering customer-specific programs, demonstrations, and application support.

You will report to the application manager and develop technical skills, problem-solving, and customer-facing communication. After the contract, conversion to a full-time position is possible based on performance and fit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in automation/mechatronics/electrical/electronic engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in technical and application support, preferably in factory automation.
• Experience in programming PLC, HMI, SCADA systems, and fieldbus systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales in responding to technical questions on Beckhoff solutions.
• Provide consultation on automation solutions based on customers’ needs.
• Technical support for customers during projects and after sales (testing, commissioning, troubleshooting).
• Conduct standard and customized training sessions for customers and partners.
• Participate in Beckhoff seminars/exhibitions/events, supporting and sharing information on technology and functions.
• Support customers across the different cities in the Philippines as necessary.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

Motion control

Technical support

Customer consultation

Team player

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in automation/mechatronics/electrical/electronic engineering or related field

Tools

IEC 61131-3

SCADA

Fieldbus

Job description

Beckhoff offers advanced automation systems based on PC-based control technology. The product range primarily covers industrial PCs, fieldbus components, drive technology, and automation software. Components and system solutions from Beckhoff are used in a wide range of sectors and applications worldwide.

The central divisions of Beckhoff, including development and production, are located at the Beckhoff headquarters in Verl, Germany. Beckhoff is represented by 23 branches located across Germany, 41 subsidiaries worldwide, and is present in more than 75 countries on the international market.

Join Beckhoff Philippines: Application Engineer (24-month employment contract)

As part of our ongoing expansion in the Philippines, we are looking for motivated engineers who share our vision and are passionate about industrial automation and are eager to tackle complex industrial challenges. Join our growing team during this pivotal phase of growth and embark upon a rewarding, long-term career path in a technology-driven industry.

This role is suitable for motivated engineers with 2–4 years of experience in PLC, HMI, and motion control applications and are interested in delivering customer-specific example programs, technical demonstrations, and application support for advanced automation technologies, all oriented around Beckhoff automation solutions.

You will report directly to the application manager and will hone essential technical skills, refine your problem-solving capabilities, and strengthen your customer-facing communication skills, which are required to succeed in the industry.

Upon successful completion of the 24-month employment contract, you will be considered for conversion to a full-time permanent position if you deliver a strong performance, technical capability, strong team alignment, and a good overall fit with the team.

Responsibilities

• support the Sales team in responding to technical questions on Beckhoff’s solutions
• provide consultation on automation solutions based on customers’ needs
• technical support for customers during projects and after sales (testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• conduct standard and customized training sessions for customers and partners
• participate in Beckhoff seminars/exhibitions/events, supporting and sharing information on technology and functions
• support customers across the different cities in the Philippines as necessary

Qualifications

• bachelor’s degree in automation/mechatronics/electrical/electronic engineering or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in technical and application support, preferably in the factory automation industry
• experience in programming PLC, HMI, SCADA systems, and fieldbus systems
• familiar with programming languages: IEC 61131-3 (with object‑oriented extensions)
• naturally curious and enthusiastic about technology
• must be a team player and willing to travel to provide on-site support (ideally, you have your own vehicle)

Benefits

• exciting tasks in an international environment with the technology leader in automation
• opportunity to learn about advanced PC-based automation, PLC, HMI, EtherCAT, and motion control technologies
• exposure to practical customer application requirements and real automation use cases
• training and development opportunities for fresh graduates and junior engineers
• all the advantages of an owner-managed family company
• an open and family-oriented corporate culture
• freedom for personal expansion and professional development

Further information about our company can be found on www.beckhoff.com.