Senior Remote Automotive Automation Engineer

Beckhoff Automation LLC; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

CarData program

Job summary

Beckhoff Automation USA is seeking an Automotive Industry Application Engineer to partner with automotive customers, enabling faster production with PC-based control and Beckhoff motion libraries. This role blends engineering depth with customer engagement and requires strong problem solving and communication skills.

You will collaborate with the Automotive Industry Manager and global stakeholders to drive the go-to-market strategy, develop demos, and support OEMs and system integrators across

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience architecting and applying automation systems in automotive environments.
• Experience with PC-based control and Beckhoff technologies is preferred.
• Strong programming skills in IEC 61131-3, C#, C++, Python.

Responsibilities

• Support automotive customers on production speed improvements with PC-based control and Beckhoff libraries.
• Guide customers in machine programming, integration and testing.
• Develop control specifications and provide Beckhoff product dimensions for machines.

Skills

Automation systems

Automotive experience

IEC 61131-3 programming

C#, C++, Python

Windows/Linux

Communication/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or related Engineering

Tools

PLC

Motion control

Industrial PCs

Fieldbus

End-of-line testing

Job description

Beckhoff Automation USA is seeking an Automotive Industry Application Engineer to partner with automotive customers, enabling faster production with PC-based control and Beckhoff motion libraries. This role blends engineering depth with customer engagement and requires strong problem solving and communication skills.

You will collaborate with the Automotive Industry Manager and global stakeholders to drive the go-to-market strategy, develop demos, and support OEMs and system integrators across