Application Engineer

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckhoff in Connecticut seeks a technically skilled professional to collaborate with the Regional Sales Team, leading discovery-driven product demonstrations and team-based selling strategies. You will own technical customer engagements from initial discovery through prototype and development, supporting implementation for successful long-term adoption.

You will lead pre-sales technical support with a strong commercial discovery mindset, coordinate with Sales, and follow established best

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or automation/mechatronics degree from a technical school.
• Architecting, building, and commissioning industrial automation control systems, with experience owning production control software.
• Experience with PLCs, motion control, robotics, distributed I/O, fieldbus systems (EtherCAT), and HMI technologies.
• Proficiency with IEC 61131-3 languages (OO extensions), C#, C++, and Python; Objective-C is a plus.
• Engineering-level Windows literacy for industrial control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; creative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of 3 years in a sales or industry-related role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Team to develop and execute team-based selling strategies.
• Lead technical discussions and provide discovery-driven product demonstrations showcasing Beckhoff’s capabilities.
• Own technical customer engagements from discovery through prototype and development, supporting implementation for successful adoption.
• Lead pre-sales technical support with a commercial discovery mindset, partnering with Sales and following established processes.
• Proactively drive technical issues to resolution.
• Provide technical input for proposals, BOMs, and application designs.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to empower customers and strengthen relationships.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, project details, and technical activities using established tools.

Skills

PLC

Motion Control

Robotics

Distributed I/O

Fieldbus Systems

EtherCAT

HMI Technologies

C#

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Automation/Mechatronics Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Team to develop and execute team‑based selling strategies.
• Lead technical discussions and provide discovery‑driven product demonstrations that showcase Beckhoff’s capabilities.
• Own technical customer engagements from initial discovery through prototype and development phases, and support customers during implementation to ensure successful outcomes and long‑term adoption.
• Lead pre‑sales technical support with a strong commercial discovery mindset, partnering with Sales and following established company sales processes and best practices.
• Proactively drive technical issues to resolution.
• Provide technical input for proposals, bills of materials (BOMs), and application designs.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to empower customers and strengthen long‑term relationships.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, project details, and technical activities using established tools and methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a four‑year college, or an automation/mechatronics degree from a technical school.
• Demonstrated success architecting, building, and commissioning industrial automation control systems, with firsthand experience owning production control software in prior roles.
• Deep, working knowledge of industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, motion control, robotics, distributed I/O, fieldbus systems (EtherCAT), and HMI technologies.
• Proficiency with IEC 61131‑3 programming languages (including object‑oriented extensions), C#, C++, and Python; Objective‑C knowledge is a plus.
• Engineering‑level Windows literacy for industrial control systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a creative, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and resolve challenges effectively under pressure.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a sales or industry‑related role required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Hard Skills

• PLC
• Motion Control
• Robotics
• Distributed I/O
• Fieldbus Systems
• EtherCAT
• HMI Technologies
• C#
• C++
• Python

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem‑Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Automation/Mechatronics Degree