Automation Solutions Engineer — Motion Control & Systems

Valin Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Valin Corporation is seeking an Application Engineer to design and implement motion control and automation solutions for semiconductor, biotech, and advanced manufacturing sectors. You will bridge customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high-performance systems.

You will design systems (motors, drives, stages, controllers), quote and propose solutions, and support projects from design through commissioning, including programming and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of automation systems, motion control, or electromechanical design.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Basic programming and software knowledge.
• Experience with motion control systems, PLCs, and industrial automation preferred.
• Familiarity with programming languages (C++, Python, .NET) preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor, biotech, or high-tech manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop motion control and automation systems (motors, drives, stages, controllers).
• Partner with sales engineers to support customer-facing technical discussions and solution development.
• Translate customer requirements into engineered solutions, bills of materials, and proposals.
• Support the full project lifecycle: pre-sales to post-sales (troubleshooting/commissioning).
• Configure and program automation components using vendor tools.
• Provide technical training and support to customers and internal teams.
• Work closely with suppliers to select and apply the right technologies.
• Create documentation, drawings, and tools to streamline quoting and project execution.
• Stay current on automation technologies, competitor products, and market trends.
• Contribute technical expertise to marketing content and product positioning.

Skills

Automation systems

Motion control

Electromechanical design

Communication skills

Project management

Programming basics

C++

Python

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming

Vendor tools

Automation software

Job description

Valin Corporation is seeking an Application Engineer to design and implement motion control and automation solutions for semiconductor, biotech, and advanced manufacturing sectors. You will bridge customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high-performance systems.

You will design systems (motors, drives, stages, controllers), quote and propose solutions, and support projects from design through commissioning, including programming and training.