Lincoln Electric

Automation Applications Engineer

Lincoln Electric

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Euclid • Ohio • United States

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About the role

  • Develop robotic welding system concepts and proposals that improve customer quality, productivity, and labor efficiency
  • Partner with sales teams and customers to evaluate applications, parts, and production goals
  • Build cost models and project budgets that drive profitable solutions
  • Perform ROI analysis, cycle time studies, and system validation using simulation software and engineering analysis tools
  • Collaborate with Project Engineers and Design Engineering to translate proposals into executable system designs
  • Travel to customer sites to support projects and build relationships (typically 10–20%)
  • Support in-house customer demos and facility tours
  • Contribute to the development of new automation concepts, standardized solutions, and emerging technology offerings

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical field (preferred)
  • 3+ years of experience in robotics, automation, welding, estimating, proposals, or manufacturing engineering
  • Experience in a customer-facing technical role such as applications engineering or technical sales is a plus
  • Will consider experience in lieu of degree
  • Understanding of system costing, project margins, and financial drivers in capital equipment projects
  • Familiarity with CAD, robotic simulation, or manufacturing analysis tools a plus
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both engineers and business leaders
  • A problem-solver mindset with the ability to turn challenges into practical automation solutions
Benefits
  • competitive pay
  • annual bonus opportunities
  • student loan repayment
  • tuition reimbursement
  • comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage
  • paid time off
  • full suite of outstanding benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
roboticsautomationweldingestimatingproposalsmanufacturing engineeringsystem costingproject marginsfinancial driverssimulation software
Soft Skills
communication skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationcustomer relationship building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology