Application Engineer

AppleOne Employment Services; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is assisting a client in Torrance, CA to hire an Application Engineer who will provide technical support to customers using motors and motion control products. The role blends engineering, hands-on troubleshooting, and customer support, with on-site work and some travel.

You will help customers select products, assist with setup, troubleshoot issues, and train customers and distributors. Travel to customer locations for technical support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience with motors, motion control, automation, or industrial equipment.
• Understanding of servo motors, stepper motors, motor controls, or PLCs.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical or mechanical equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable explaining technical information to customers.

Responsibilities

• Help customers select the right motors and motion control products for their applications.
• Answer technical questions about product operation, wiring, installation, and setup.
• Troubleshoot motor, equipment, and performance issues.
• Assist with motor programming, configuration, and adjustments.
• Provide product demonstrations and train customers and distributors.
• Work with the sales team on technical questions and customer projects.
• Help identify the cause of product failures and recommend solutions.
• Travel to customer locations for technical support and training as needed.

Skills

Motors

Motion control

Automation

Industrial equipment

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer service

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Schedule: 8-5pm on-site with some travel

Position Overview

Our client is looking for an Application Engineer to provide technical support to customers using motors and motion control products. This person will help customers choose the right products, set them up, troubleshoot problems, and provide technical guidance.

This is a combination of engineering, hands-on troubleshooting, and customer support. The position works closely with customers, distributors, and the internal sales team. It is not a traditional sales role.

What Will They Do?

• Help customers select the right motors and motion control products for their applications.
• Answer technical questions about product operation, wiring, installation, and setup.
• Troubleshoot motor, equipment, and performance issues.
• Assist with motor programming, configuration, and adjustments.
• Provide product demonstrations and train customers and distributors.
• Work with the sales team on technical questions and customer projects.
• Help identify the cause of product failures and recommend solutions.
• Travel to customer locations for technical support and training as needed.

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience with motors, motion control, automation, or industrial equipment.
• Understanding of servo motors, stepper motors, motor controls, or PLCs.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical or mechanical equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable explaining technical information to customers.