Field Application Engineer: Servo & Motion Controls

Gables Search Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Search Group is seeking a Field Application Engineer for a global leader in power electronics and industrial automation. This role suits an electrical engineer eager to gain expertise in servo systems, motion control, robotics, and customer-facing applications.

Responsibilities include learning and supporting products, collaborating with customers and sales to define requirements, troubleshooting, coordinating projects with global teams, and creating technical docs and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience through projects, labs, internships, co-ops, or professional work.
• Coursework or hands-on work involving power electronics, controls, robotics, motors, drives, embedded systems, or automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel ~20%, including occasional overnight and international travel.
• Experience with servo systems, motion control, industrial networks, OEMs, machine builders, or Mandarin Chinese is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support servo, motion-control, robotics, and power-electronics products
• Work with customers and sales teams to understand technical requirements and recommend solutions
• Troubleshoot application issues, test products, and support installation and validation
• Coordinate customer projects with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and global teams
• Develop technical documentation and provide product or application training
• Identify customer needs and help shape new application and product opportunities

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Gables Search Group is seeking a Field Application Engineer for a global leader in power electronics and industrial automation. This role suits an electrical engineer eager to gain expertise in servo systems, motion control, robotics, and customer-facing applications.

Responsibilities include learning and supporting products, collaborating with customers and sales to define requirements, troubleshooting, coordinating projects with global teams, and creating technical docs and training.