Application Engineer

Beckhoff Automation Switzerland

Application Engineer responsible for technical customer engagements and automation technology solutions at Beckhoff. Collaborating on team-based selling strategies in industrial automation.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBoston • Connecticut, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Objective-CPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the Regional Sales Team to develop and execute team-based selling strategies.
Lead technical discussions and provide discovery-driven product demonstrations that showcase Beckhoff’s capabilities.
Own technical customer engagements from initial discovery through prototype and development phases, and support customers during implementation to ensure successful outcomes and long-term adoption.
Lead pre-sales technical support with a strong commercial discovery mindset, partnering with Sales and following established company sales processes and best practices.
Proactively drive technical issues to resolution.
Provide technical input for proposals, bills of materials (BOMs), and application designs.
Deliver training and knowledge transfer to empower customers and strengthen long-term relationships.
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, project details, and technical activities using established tools and methods.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a four-year college, or an automation/mechatronics degree from a technical school.
Demonstrated success architecting, building, and commissioning industrial automation control systems, with firsthand experience owning production control software in prior roles.
Deep, working knowledge of industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, motion control, robotics, distributed I/O, fieldbus systems (EtherCAT), and HMI technologies.
Proficiency with IEC 61131-3 programming languages (including object-oriented extensions), C#, C++, and Python; Objective-C knowledge is a plus.
Engineering-level Windows literacy for industrial control systems.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a creative, solution-oriented mindset.
Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain professionalism and resolve challenges effectively under pressure.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a sales or industry-related role required.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays
Employer paid High-Deductible Medical plan, Dental, and Vision for Employee + Family!
401(k) with up to 6% employer match
Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Elective Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
Professional Development Opportunities
CarData Program: Fixed monthly reimbursement + Variable monthly mileage
Additional $200.00 to $800.00 (Disclaimer: dependent on location)

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLCMotion ControlRoboticsDistributed I/OFieldbus SystemsEtherCATHMI TechnologiesC#C++Python

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringAutomation/Mechatronics Degree