Senior Application Engineer

Allient, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to lead system-level automation and motion-control projects.

You will collaborate with customers, product engineering, and business development to apply, validate, and support high-performance drives, controls, and mechatronic solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automation or motion-control design, a BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, and expertise with IEC 61131-3 languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation or motion control system design and implementation.
• Strong background in servo system sizing, tuning, and commissioning.
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Structured Text, Ladder, etc.).
• Working knowledge of motion controllers, drives, servo motors, and feedback systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with Python programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level application engineering for automation and motion control projects.
• Support OEMs and machine builders in applying Allient's integrated motion solutions, from concept through commissioning.
• Perform system sizing and tuning of servo motors, drives, and motion axes to meet performance and precision requirements.
• Develop, test, and troubleshoot control logic using IEC 61131 programming environments (e.g., Structured Text, Ladder Logic).
• Provide technical support during system integration, factory acceptance, and field deployment.
• Customize and configure motion control software, HMIs, and PLCs as part of turnkey sub-system solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure solutions are aligned with customer needs and system performance goals.
• Assist in application documentation, test plans, and customer training as needed.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Mechatronics

Automation

Motion control

Servo tuning

IEC 61131-3

Structured Text

Ladder Logic

Python

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng / Mechatronics

Tools

Servo motors

Motion controllers

Drives

Feedback systems

Job description

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Senior Application Engineer

Corporate - Mgmt Full-time Regular Indirect Rochester, NY, US

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join our team in Rochester, New York!

Allient-Rochester (formerly ORMEC Systems, Inc.), a subsidiary of Allient Inc., specializes in advanced motion control and integrated automation solutions that serve OEMs across industries such as aerospace & defense, medical, semiconductor equipment, e-mobility & logistics, industrial automation, and packaging.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Engineer to support our growing drives, controls, and mechatronic integration business. This position is also critical to the successful launch and deployment of Allient-Rochester's new high-performance DC servo motors and control platforms. The Senior Application Engineer will work closely with customers, product engineering, and business development teams to apply, validate, and support these new technologies in high-performance applications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead system-level application engineering for automation and motion control projects.
• Support OEMs and machine builders in applying Allient's integrated motion solutions, from concept through commissioning.
• Perform system sizing and tuning of servo motors, drives, and motion axes to meet performance and precision requirements.
• Develop, test, and troubleshoot control logic using IEC 61131 programming environments (e.g., Structured Text, Ladder Logic).
• Provide technical support during system integration, factory acceptance, and field deployment.
• Customize and configure motion control software, HMIs, and PLCs as part of turnkey sub-system solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure solutions are aligned with customer needs and system performance goals.
• Assist in application documentation, test plans, and customer training as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation or motion control system design and implementation.
• Strong background in servo system sizing, tuning, and commissioning.
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Structured Text, Ladder, etc.).
• Working knowledge of motion controllers, drives, servo motors, and feedback systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with Python programming is a plus.

Willingness to travel up to 50%, including time at customer sites.

Allient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.