Mechatronics Application Engineer - Salt Lake City, UT

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23.06.2025

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Founded in , Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio – from individual components to complex customized solutions and systems. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, aiming to contribute to quality of life and conservation of resources through new technologies, knowledge, and education.

At Festo, we hire people who embody our five core values:

• We areAmbitious
• We areDetermined
• We areVisionary
• WeValue Each Other
• We areDependable

Join Festo Corp in revolutionizing industrial automation and robotics with innovative motion control and advanced mechatronic products. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a customer-focused environment, apply for the role of “Mechatronic Applications Engineer”. You will work closely with customers to design and implement complex mechatronic solutions.

Summary:Application Engineer (MAE) enhances sales and market share in North America, focusing on Motion Control products like Servo Drives, Motors, PLCs, HMIs, and more. They provide technical expertise during pre-sales, considering commercial factors, and support post-sales to ensure project success from inception to operation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical advice to sales, partners, and customers.
• Create marketing content including tutorials.
• Engage with control groups to stay updated on market trends.
• Develop relationships with controls engineers.
• Coordinate with North American teams for product and application sharing.
• Support onsite prototype startups, including network configuration and device integration.
• Maintain software application repositories.
• Gather and relay customer feedback for product development.
• Collaborate with Technical Support for customer issues.
• Evaluate technical and commercial proposals.
• Discuss and optimize machine performance with clients.
• Ensure compliance with norms and regulations.
• Identify and secure projects based on expertise.
• Share knowledge to promote solutions.
• Travel may be required for training, customer visits, or events.
• Act as the technical interface during pre-sales.
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer.
• Work with Technical Support on customer issues.

Experience / Education Preferred:

• English required; Spanish a plus.
• Ability to interpret complex documents and respond effectively.
• Experience with IEC-3, CODESYS, Rockwell, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Omron Sysmac Studio, Python, C++, C#, LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, IO-Link.
• Understanding of motion control, PLCs, I/O design.
• Ability to size and design servo applications.
• Familiarity with pneumatics and CAD.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 5-10+ years in project management, controls engineering, sales, or technical support in automation.
• Experience in Festo is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

The salary range for this position is $, - $,.