Application Engineer (industrial automation)

Lenze Americas Corporation; Tennessee; Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

20+ holidays

Disability & AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Casual environment

Sit/Stand desks

Team building activities

Job summary

Lenze Americas Corporation is seeking an experienced Application Engineer. This is a remote role with regional travel up to 25% across the targeted U.S. states.

You will develop motion control solutions, configure drives, and create PLC/HMI programs while collaborating with Sales to deliver differentiated automation solutions. You will provide advanced technical support, perform commissioning and troubleshooting, and conduct customer-focused demonstrations and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechatronics, robotics, or mechanical engineering is required.
• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming and PLC/HMI programming preferred.
• Experience with motion control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, Ethernet/IP, RS232/485).
• Strong mechatronics background integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and support remote/onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and application solutions including motion architecture and software design.
• Create customer-specific application software and support full project lifecycle from prototype to commissioning.
• Configure and commission drives (VFDs, inverters, servo systems) and develop PLC/HMI programs.
• Provide technical support during testing, start-up, and field validation of automation solutions.
• Deliver product demonstrations and training to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Motion control

Drive systems

Industrial automation

Pre-sales engagement

Technical support

System commissioning

Training & demonstrations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IEC 61131-3

PLC programming

HMI programming

EtherCAT

CAN

Ethernet-IP

RS232/485

Visual Basic

Windows OS

Job description

Lenze Americas is seeking an experienced Application Engineer. This is a remote position with regional travel requirements. Position: Application Engineer.

Position Type : Remote in targeted location(s).

On-Target Compensation: $85,000 - $130,000 ( Compensation is an estimate and includes base salary plus incentives and depends on skills, knowledge, education, location, and experience).

Position Snapshot: The Application Engineer provides technical expertise in motion control, drive systems, and industrial automation. This role supports customers with application development, drive and servo system selection, commissioning, troubleshooting, and machine performance optimization while partnering closely with Sales to develop differentiated motion solutions.

About you: You reside in either Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina and you’re naturally analytical, detail-oriented, and love solving complex problems, especially when it helps customers succeed. You bring a strong foundation in industrial automation and enjoy translating technical challenges into practical, value-driven solutions. You’re a strong communicator who partners seamlessly with sales team members to drive results, building trust quickly and becoming a go-to resource for both customers and internal teams. You are considered reliable, customer-focused, and collaborative, and you take pride in being the person others count on to get it right and keep things moving forward.

Solution Development & Engineering

• Develop system and application solutions, including motion architecture, system topology, and software design
• Create customer-specific application software and support full project lifecycle (prototype through commissioning)
• Configure and commission drives (VFDs, inverters, servo systems) and develop PLC/HMI programs
• Support testing, start-up, and field validation of automation solutions
• Capture and standardize application knowledge into reusable tools and best practices

Pre-Sales, Sales & Customer Engagement

• Partner with Sales to develop solution concepts aligned to customer requirements
• Provide technical support during pre-sales activities, including customer meetings, workshops, and presentations
• Build strong customer relationships and support overall sales growth objectives

Technical Support & Product Expertise

• Deliver advanced technical support to customers and internal teams (remote and onsite)
• Size and select appropriate products and solutions based on application needs
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting during system start-up

Training & Demonstrations

• Conduct product demonstrations and deliver technical training to customers and internal teams
• Develop training materials, application documentation, and technical guides

Travel

• ~ Travel up to 25% across the assigned region for customer support, sales activities, and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram)
• Experience with motion control systems, PLC’s, HMI programming and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, Ethernet-IP, RS232/485)
• Strong mechatronics background, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems
• Skilled in machine commissioning and creating application/machine specifications
• Familiarity with wiring diagrams and troubleshooting customer wiring
• Preferred experience with Visual Basic, Windows-based software installation and setup
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and project management practices
• Solid understanding of Windows OS and Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, MS Project)
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight travel within the region

Benefits & Perks

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – multiple plan options
• ~ Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• ~ 10 company paid holidays
• ~ Company paid disability & AD&D insurance
• ~ Supplemental insurance plans (Identity theft, cyber protection, additional life, etc.)
• ~ Tuition reimbursement
• ~ Many of our positions offer flexible schedules to meet your needs
• ~ Relaxed business casual environment
• ~ Sit/Stand desks for onsite office positions
• ~ Frequent team building activities

Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology - offering products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, and engineering services and tools from one single source. Our products can be found in many industries, including automotive, packaging, material handling and logistics, robotics, and industrial equipment (pumps/fans). A global network of distributors and representatives makes Lenze Americas perfectly positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where every voice matters and every idea has the potential to shape the future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.