Senior Motion‑Control Applications Engineer

Novanta Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Sales Application Engineer to bridge customers, Sales, and Engineering. You will understand applications, demonstrate possibilities, and develop validated solutions through hands‑on prototyping, testing, and technical problem‑solving.

The role blends technical depth with commercial impact to influence customer solutions and drive growth. You will collaborate across functions to ensure reliable performance, deliver value, and contribute to product direction while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with five+ years supporting motion‑control products.
• Experience in technical sales or a customer‑facing technical role with ability to translate concepts for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing considerations, market segments, and customer workflows including BOM costs and ROI.
• Collaborative, customer‑focused problem solver with strong project management and prototyping capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and customers to understand complex application requirements and communicate technical value.
• Demonstrate Novanta technology via hands‑on prototyping, testing, and solution qualification for reliability and performance.
• Develop value‑added solutions by integrating Novanta capabilities with third‑party tech and support feasibility and costings.
• Voice of the customer: collaborate across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Quality to optimize solutions and customer experience.

Skills

Motion control

Technical sales

Project management

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Sales Application Engineer to bridge customers, Sales, and Engineering. You will understand applications, demonstrate possibilities, and develop validated solutions through hands‑on prototyping, testing, and technical problem‑solving.

The role blends technical depth with commercial impact to influence customer solutions and drive growth. You will collaborate across functions to ensure reliable performance, deliver value, and contribute to product direction while