Remote Application Engineer – Industrial Automation

Lenze Americas Corporation; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

HSA/FSA options

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Disability & AD&D insurance

Job summary

Lenze Americas Corporation is seeking an experienced Application Engineer for a remote role serving Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. This position emphasizes motion control, drive systems, and industrial automation to develop customer solutions, support commissioning and troubleshooting, and optimize machine performance while closely collaborating with Sales.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechatronics background, be a clear communicator, and travel up to 25% within

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).
• Currently reside in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina, within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with Sales to develop solution concepts aligned to customer requirements.
• Provide technical support during pre-sales activities, including customer meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Assist in preparing proposals and identifying upsell or cross-sell opportunities.
• Build strong customer relationships and support overall sales growth objectives.
• 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.
• Conduct product demonstrations and deliver technical training to customers and internal teams.
• Develop training materials, application documentation, and technical guides.
• Support ongoing technical development within the Sales organization.
• Travel up to 25% across the assigned region for customer support, sales activities, and training

Skills

IEC 61131-3 programming

Motion control systems

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial communication protocols

Mechatronics integration

Wiring diagrams & troubleshooting

Visual Basic (VB)

Windows software knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Project management practices

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

HMI programming

Visual Basic

Job description

Lenze Americas Corporation is seeking an experienced Application Engineer for a remote role serving Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. This position emphasizes motion control, drive systems, and industrial automation to develop customer solutions, support commissioning and troubleshooting, and optimize machine performance while closely collaborating with Sales.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechatronics background, be a clear communicator, and travel up to 25% within