Remote Application Engineer, Industrial Automation & Motion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Sh"

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Lenze Americas Corporation is seeking an experienced Application Engineer for a remote role with regional travel from Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina. Lead motion control and automation projects, develop software, configure drives, and support customers through full project lifecycles.

You will collaborate with Sales to tailor solutions, provide pre-sales and post-sales technical assistance, and travel up to 25% to client sites and training events within the defined region.

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, PLCs, 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.

Skills

Motion control

Drive systems

Industrial automation

PLC/HMI programming

VFDs/servo systems

System integration

Electrical engineering

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics

Tools

IEC 61131-3 languages

EtherCAT/CAN/Ethernet-IP

Job description

Lenze Americas Corporation is seeking an experienced Application Engineer for a remote role with regional travel from Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina. Lead motion control and automation projects, develop software, configure drives, and support customers through full project lifecycles.

You will collaborate with Sales to tailor solutions, provide pre-sales and post-sales technical assistance, and travel up to 25% to client sites and training events within the defined region.