Remote Application Engineer: Motion Control & Automation

Lenze; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental Insurance (BCBS)

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Lenze is seeking an Application Engineer to join our team, offering technical leadership in motion control, drive systems, and industrial automation. You will support customers with application development, drive selection, commissioning, and system optimization while partnering with Sales to create differentiated motion solutions.

You are analytical, detailed, and collaborative, with strong communication skills to translate technical challenges into practical, value-driven outcomes.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and application solutions, including motion architecture, system topology, and software design.
• Create customer-specific application software and support full project lifecycle from prototype to 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.

Skills

Motion control systems

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial communication protocols

Mechatronics integration

System commissioning

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics/Robotics/Mechanical background

Tools

Visual Basic

Windows-based software installation

Job description

Lenze is seeking an Application Engineer to join our team, offering technical leadership in motion control, drive systems, and industrial automation. You will support customers with application development, drive selection, commissioning, and system optimization while partnering with Sales to create differentiated motion solutions.

You are analytical, detailed, and collaborative, with strong communication skills to translate technical challenges into practical, value-driven outcomes.