Application Engineer

Metric Geo; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established global leader in industrial automation is seeking an Application Engineer in Boston. This role involves leading technical solution design for advanced motion control systems, providing post-sales support, and guiding clients through system implementation. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in motion control systems. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to deliver training are essential, along with occasional domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or related Engineering field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with motion control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution design and provide post-sales support.
• Configure and propose solutions using drives and controls.
• Deliver training and field support to teams and customers.
• Provide training and field support to internal teams and customers.
• Travel domestically and internationally for on-site projects.

Skills

Motion control systems

Troubleshooting

Problem-resolution skills

Electrical engineering

Applied physics

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering field

5+ years of direct experience with motion control systems

Tools

PLC

HMI

Drives

Servomotors

Fieldbus protocols (e.g., PROFINET, EtherCAT)

Job description

Application Engineer | Greater Boston | Motion Control Systems

Are you passionate about motion control, automation, and creating smart industrial solutions? We're seeking a skilled and driven Solutions Engineer to support the full lifecycle of advanced drive and control systems—from concept to commissioning.

This is an exciting opportunity with a well-established global leader in industrial automation and motion control. If you're ready to take ownership of technical projects and collaborate closely with customers across industries, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-sales, technical solution design, and post-sales support for advanced motion control and automation systems.
• Configure and propose solutions using drives, servomotors, PLCs, HMIs, encoders, and fieldbus protocols (e.g., PROFINET, EtherCAT).
• Guide clients through system sizing, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Deliver training and field support to both internal teams and external customers.
• Travel domestically (and occasionally internationally) for on-site project execution.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering field preferred; or 5+ years of direct experience with motion control systems, including servomotors, AC and DC drives, controls, PLCs, HMIs, encoders, and fieldbus communication (e.g., PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).
• Proven ability to take applications from concept through startup with strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills (pre-sales, sales, and post-sales activities)
• Capable of evaluating multiple technical options and implementing effective solutions
• Active listener with the ability to ask thoughtful questions and respond professionally.
• Strong applied knowledge of physics and mathematics for system sizing, load calculations, and selecting appropriate drive and control components.