Festo

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Work within BI environment to create useful dashboard for sales reporting
• Help organize information for the processing of sales bonuses
• Assist in preparation for financial budgeting
• Perform other sales reporting tasks as needed

Finance Intern

Machine Learning Engineer

• Provide support in design and implementation of an AI platform
• Collecting experimental data to feed the machine learning solution
• Improving the ML model according to test data outcomes
• Adapting the ML pipeline to changes
• Participate in the cross-discipline design process
• Development of front end applications for pilot runs
• Support positive team interactions to accomplish program objectives
• Contributing to schedule & milestone commitments

Engineering Intern – Software, Machine Learning, Operations

Software Engineer

• Providing support in design and implementation of an AI platform to be integrated into a test stand of a Life Science application
• Collecting experimental data to feed the machine learning solution developed and test with acquired data
• Improving the ML model according to test data outcomes
• Adapting the ML pipeline to changes in experimental hypothesis
• Participating in the cross-discipline design process for system design, combining your skills with HW and SW team members
• Development of front end applications for pilot runs of the proof of concept
• Supporting positive team interactions to accomplish program objectives
• Contributing to schedule & milestone commitments based on an agile framework

Engineering Intern – Software Machine & Operations

Application Engineer

• 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 (Canada, United States, and Mexico) to share product and application information.
• Onsite customer support for prototype startups in order to do “proof of concept”, good working knowledge of third-party PLC software, network configuration and device integration coverage including product sizing and selection.
• Establish and maintain a repository of common software applications and libraries to streamline the commissioning process for customer applications.
• Gather customer feedback on product and solution usage and relay it to Product Management for future development.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Support department to provide timely solutions for technical support tickets.
• Evaluate the technical and commercial feasibility of proposals based on comprehensive technical and application knowledge.
• Discuss technical proposals, including controls and electromechanical products and solutions to optimize machine performance with a strong focus to increase component sales.
• Contribute to discussions on machine concepts to optimize the design of automated machinery, defining specifications and concepts.

Mechatronics Application Engineer

• 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.

• Application Engineer (MAE) plays a vital role in enhancing sales and market share for Festo in the North American Market.
• Specialize in Mechatronics, focusing on Motion Control technology and specific products: Servo Drives and Motors, PLCs, HMIs, Motion Controllers, I/O Devices, Ball Screw and Toothed Belt Electromechanical Actuators and Cartesian Robots.
• Provide in-depth technical knowledge in the field of Mechatronics to the sales team, distribution partners, and customers during the pre-sales phase.
• Consider commercial factors when proposing solutions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination across departments.
• Take the lead in post-sales technical support situations, working alongside the Technical Support and Service departments.
• Guide customers from project inception to acceptance/operation, thereby closing the sales cycle and initiating new opportunities.