Application Engineer

AppleOne; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Torrance, CA is seeking an Application Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This role focuses on hands-on troubleshooting, customer interaction, and solving complex motion control challenges in motor-driven systems.

You will provide technical support, installation wiring, configuration, and training, working with customers, distributors, sales teams, and engineering resources to ensure successful applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 2–3 years in motion control or automation.
• Knowledge of servo/stepper motors, PLCs, and motor controls.
• Hands-on electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with selecting motors and motion control products.
• Provide technical support for installation, wiring, configuration, and programming.
• Troubleshoot motor-driven systems and industrial equipment.
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical training.
• Collaborate with sales on technical applications and projects.
• Analyze failures and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Servo motors

Stepper motors

PLCs

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Collaboration

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Application Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in Torrance, CA. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys hands-on technical troubleshooting, customer interaction, and solving complex motion control challenges. The Application Engineer will provide technical support and application engineering expertise for motor-driven systems, including servo motors, stepper motors, PLCs, motor controls, and industrial automation equipment. This is a highly technical, customer-facing position focused on support, implementation, product setup, troubleshooting, and training rather than sales. This opportunity offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership, knowledgeable technical teams, and a strong focus on customer success. The role is well suited for someone who wants to build long-term expertise in motion control applications while working closely with customers, distributors, sales teams, and engineering resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers with selecting the appropriate motors, motion control products, and automation solutions for their applications.
• Provide technical support for product installation, wiring, configuration, programming, operation, and system adjustments.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and performance-related issues involving motor-driven systems and industrial equipment.
• Conduct product demonstrations, technical training sessions, and application support for customers and distributors.
• Collaborate with internal sales teams on technical applications, customer projects, and solution recommendations.
• Analyze product failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions or system improvements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $65,000 to $68,000 per year.
• Job Type: Direct Hire.
• Location: Torrance, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in motion control, automation, industrial equipment, or motor-driven systems.
• Knowledge of servo motors, stepper motors, PLCs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.
• Hands-on electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively with customers, distributors, sales teams, and internal technical resources.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing technical support or application engineering support in a manufacturing, automation, or industrial equipment environment.
• Experience conducting customer training, product demonstrations, or distributor support.
• Familiarity with failure analysis, root cause investigation, and recommending corrective actions for electromechanical systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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