Remote Industrial Automation Application Engineer

Lenze Americas Corporation; Georgia; Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lenze Americas Corporation seeks an experienced Application Engineer to provide deep motion control and automation expertise. This remote role covers Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina with up to 25% travel to support customers, pre-sales activities, and project delivery.

You will design system solutions, configure drives and PLC/HMI programs, and assist in commissioning while partnering with Sales to craft differentiated motion solutions for industrial customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram).
• Experience with motion control systems, PLCs, HMI programming and industrial communications 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 and Windows-based software installation/setup.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and project management practices.
• Currently reside in GA, TN, NC, or SC and able to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to travel regionally, with access to a major airport nearby.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and application solutions, including motion architecture 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 meetings and workshops.
• Assist in preparing proposals and identifying upsell 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 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 and technical guides.
• Travel up to 25% for region-based activities.

Skills

IEC 61131-3 programming

Motion control experience

Mechatronics background

Wiring diagrams troubleshooting

Windows OS / MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

VFDs and servo systems configuration

EtherCAT/CAN/Ethernet-IP protocols

Visual Basic

Job description

Lenze Americas Corporation seeks an experienced Application Engineer to provide deep motion control and automation expertise. This remote role covers Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina with up to 25% travel to support customers, pre-sales activities, and project delivery.

You will design system solutions, configure drives and PLC/HMI programs, and assist in commissioning while partnering with Sales to craft differentiated motion solutions for industrial customers.