Mechatronics Applications Engineer

Livingston & Haven; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston & Haven is seeking an Application Engineer to support sales teams in delivering automation solutions across TN, AL, and MS. You will demonstrate products, train customers, and help design practical systems with PLCs, motion control, and robotics.

Travel to customer sites and field environments is required. The role emphasizes collaboration with Account Managers, engineering, and vendor partners to achieve successful implementations and compelling proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied technology is required.
• Certifications in PLC programming or advanced controls are preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, motion control and robotic systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist Account Managers with customer needs analysis and solution recommendations.
• Conduct product demonstrations, training, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure successful implementations.
• Troubleshoot standard automation issues and support post-sales efforts.
• Develop POC projects and contribute to proposals for customers.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

Robotics

Technical communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Applied Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

CODESYS

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Description**Alabama**- Position locations available to service areas in TN, AL, & MS.The Application Engineer is a technical sales support role responsible for applying automation expertise to assist sales teams and customers throughout the solution development process. This includes supporting product selection, conducting technical demonstrations, and ensuring smooth implementation of automation systems.As part of a highly collaborative sales and technical team, this role requires strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and a commitment to shared success. The Application Engineer works closely with Account Managers, Manufacturing Team, and vendor partners to deliver best-in-class automation solutions that drive customer value.**Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Assist Account Managers with customer needs analysis and solution recommendations.* Conduct product demonstrations, training, and technical presentations.* Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure successful implementations.* Troubleshoot standard automation issues and support post-sales efforts.* Maintain awareness of market trends and contribute to proposal development.* Development of POC projects.**Responsibilities in the areas of Standard Product and Vendor Management are:*** Promoting product, especially Standard Product where they exist for a vendor* Riding with vendor reps* Coordinate Special Price contracts with the Product Manager and work directly with the vendor to renew the contracts* Developing engineered solutions that include Standard Product## QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Education*** Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Applied Technology* Preferred: Certifications in PLC programming, higher level programming or industrial controls* Additional related training preferred and experience with programming PLCs, motion control & robotic systems* Familiarity with customer engagement in pre-sales or application engineering capacity**Skills/Competencies*** Proficient in developing, writing, and troubleshooting machine-level code for automation systems, including PLCs, motion control, vision and robotics.* Effective communicator with growing confidence in customer-facing scenarios.* Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.* Ability to work independently while supporting a cross-functional team.* Willingness to travel within assigned territory.* Proficient in developing, writing, and troubleshooting automation code (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, CODESYS)* Solid understanding of electrical design and industrial communication protocols* Excellent technical communication and documentation skills* Ability to translate technical needs into practical, customer-ready solutions* Strong organizational and project coordination abilities* Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD Electrical experience a plus* Ability to manage multiple technical priorities simultaneously**Supervisory Responsibilities:**• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.**Work Environment:**• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.* Must be comfortable working in office, field, and industrial environments**Physical Demands:**• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• While performing the duty of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk as well as be able to speak and hear. An employee would need to be able to have the ability to have clear vision at 20 inches or less.• While performing the duty of this Job, the employee must be legally authorized to work in the US, must be able to drive and possess a valid driver’s license.*We will consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status,**disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status.*