Application Engineer B

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) plan

profit sharing

corporate wide bonus plan

educational assistance programs up to $10,000

Job summary

A leader in automation solutions is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to join their team in Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in process automation, particularly with AC drives. This role involves providing technical assistance, developing customer relationships, and managing projects, requiring at least 25% travel. A competitive benefits package is offered, including 401(K) and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience with products in the AC drives area.
• Field experience with Yaskawa or competitor product lines.
• Willingness to travel at least 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to assist customers with Yaskawa products.
• Develop relationships with customers to foster growth opportunities.
• Support projects from concept to completion.

Skills

process automation solutions

C++

serial communications

simulation tools

Education

BS degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Applications Engineer - Drives

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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 include: 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!!