
Application Engineer
Lenze
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Uxbridge • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $130,000 per year
About the role
- Provide Advanced troubleshooting and support for complex automation systems and customer applications
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop customized solutions based on customer feedback
- Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, acting as the primary technical contact
- Assist in the preparation of detailed technical proposals and sale strategies
- Parameterize and commission Lenze drives (inverters/VFD/servo) per customer specifications.
- Develop and commission customer PLC and HMI programs per customer specifications.
- Develop product demonstrations and training sessions for internal and external customers.
- Lead OEM trainings
- Provide sales support to field sales via phone, email, virtual meetings, and sales visits.
- Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling based on customer interactions.
- Contribute to achieving sales targets by aligning technical solutions with business goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays and occasional weekends.
Requirements
- 5+ years of engineering or related industry experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, or related Engineering field.
- Experience reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting customer wiring
- Experience in motion control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols: -Motion control: Electric motors, VFDs, and servo systems.
- PLC development: Codesys preferred.
- Industrial programming languages: IEC 61131-3 (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram) preferred.
- HMI development: Codesys and web-based preferred.
- Industrial communication protocols: EtherCAT, Ethernet-IP, ProfiNet, Modbus, IO-Link preferred.
- Strong mechatronics background, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems
- Skilled in machine commissioning and creating application/machine specifications
- Familiarity with Windows-based software installation and setup
- Understanding of machine safety standards and project management practices
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – multiple plan options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
- FSA, HSA options
- Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match, fully vested
- Paid Time Off
- 10 company paid holidays
- Company paid disability & AD&D insurance
- 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
- Supplemental insurance plans (Identity theft, cyber protection, additional life, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Many of our positions offer flexible schedules to meet your needs
- Relaxed business casual environment
- Sit/Stand desks for onsite office positions
- Frequent team building activities
- Career development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
troubleshootingLenze drivesPLC programmingHMI programmingmotion control systemsindustrial communication protocolsIEC 61131-3Codesysmachine commissioningapplication specifications
Soft Skills
customer relationship managementcollaborationsales supporttechnical communicationtrainingupsellingcross-sellingproblem-solvingteam leadershipadaptability