Mechatronics Application Engineer

Festo

Mechatronics Application Engineer working with customers to design innovative mechatronic solutions. Collaborating with technical support and sales teams across North America.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeHome Office • California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical advice and support to sales, distribution partners, and customers regarding specific applications and production processes within industry segments.
Create technical content for marketing activities, including application or video tutorials.
Engage with external control groups in public platforms to stay updated on market trends.
Develop and foster relationships with controls engineers at customer organizations.
Maintain regular communication with other MAEs and Technical Support colleagues across North America to share product and application information.
Onsite customer support for prototype startups in order to do “proof of concept”.
Establish and maintain a repository of common software applications and libraries to streamline the commissioning process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (BS in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
5-10+ years minimum experience in project managing, controls engineering, sales, and technical support in industrial automation
Experience in Festo a plus
Mechatronics, electromechanical or robotics engineering
Solid knowledge of Industrial Automation
Experience in sales and customer responsibility
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

controls engineeringproject managementindustrial automationmechatronics engineeringelectromechanical engineeringrobotics engineeringtechnical supportsales experienceapplication developmentprototype startup

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationcustomer engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering