Senior Motion Control Applications 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

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.