Remote Applications Engineer – Industrial Automation & Pre-Sales

Beckhoff Automation LLC

Burlington (MA)

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
401(k) matching
Health, Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Professional development

Job summary

Beckhoff Automation USA is seeking an Application Engineer for Boston & Connecticut. The role supports a remote work model with designated on-site days at the Boston area and requires travel across the region.

You will lead technical discussions, deliver demonstrations, and own engagements from discovery through deployment, ensuring successful customer outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial automation, PLCs, motion control, and IEC 61131-3, with 3+ years in a sales

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or automation/mechatronics degree.
  • Proven success in architecting and commissioning automation control systems.
  • Deep knowledge of PLCs, motion control, robotics, fieldbus systems, and HMI tech.
  • Proficiency in C#, C++, Python; Windows literacy for industrial control.
  • Minimum 3 years in a sales or industry-related role.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute team-based selling strategies with sales team.
  • Lead technical discussions and live product demonstrations.
  • Own technical customer engagements from discovery to deployment.
  • Provide pre-sales technical support aligned with sales processes.
  • Drive technical issue resolution and customer adoption.

Skills

Automation knowledge
Sales experience
Communication skills
Team collaboration
Pre-sales leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Automation/Mechatronics degree

Tools

C# programming
C++ programming
Python scripting
IEC 61131-3
EtherCAT

Job description

Beckhoff Automation USA is seeking an Application Engineer for Boston & Connecticut. The role supports a remote work model with designated on-site days at the Boston area and requires travel across the region.

You will lead technical discussions, deliver demonstrations, and own engagements from discovery through deployment, ensuring successful customer outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial automation, PLCs, motion control, and IEC 61131-3, with 3+ years in a sales

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