Application Engineer B

Yaskawa America, Inc. / Motoman; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(K) plan

Profit sharing

Corporate wide bonus plan

Educational assistance up to $10,000 per year

Job summary

Yaskawa America, Inc. / Motoman is seeking an Applications Engineer in Waukegan, Illinois. This role involves providing technical expertise and assisting customers with Yaskawa products. Candidates should have a BS in electrical or mechanical engineering and 3-5 years of experience in process automation, especially in AC drives.

The position offers opportunities for domestic and international travel, a competitive benefits package, and a focus on career growth in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience with Yaskawa or competitor product lines.
• Strong knowledge of process automation solutions in AC drives.
• Willingness to travel at least 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to assist customers with Yaskawa products.
• Work with sales team to develop relationships and growth opportunities.
• Deliver product, application, and process knowledge for projects.

Skills

AC drives knowledge

Process automation

Field experience

C++ programming

Serial communications

Simulation tools experience

Education

BS degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Yaskawa America, Inc. is a global leader in variable speed drives, motion controls and robotics. We look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part of a winning team, and have a desire to learn and grow. Yaskawa’ s culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next level and beyond. Advanced drives, software development, and systems integration are key components to existing and future projects at Yaskawa. If you are a hardworking Applications Engineer with an interest in advancing your career within a world class organization we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Yaskawa is currently looking for an Applications Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and know-how to assist customers in the use of Yaskawa products and services to improve their application and processes. Working closely with our sales team, you will develop relationships with customers fostering “value add” growth opportunities and enhance the utilization of Yaskawa products and services. You will provide product, application, and process knowledge for projects and solutions from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in electrical or mechanical engineering as well as have firsthand knowledge of process automation solutions specifically in the AC drives area. We are seeking candidates who have 3 to 5 years of experience involving Yaskawa or competitor product lines, applications and projects. Field experience and C++, serial communications and simulation tool experience is a plus. This role does require at least 25% domestic and international travel.

We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and industry-leading company where you will be challenged to manage projects and apply your skills to a wide variety of applications. Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa including: a global environment with interactions to numerous cultures, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. Yaskawa is an equal opportunity employer.

If the Applications Engineer role sounds like a fit for your background and career goals, we would like to hear from you!!

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