Senior Applications Engineer

Senior Applications Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to provide technical support and application expertise for high-performance servo drive products used in demanding motion control applications. Our servo drives are sold as components and integrated by OEM customers with servo motors, feedback devices, and motion controllers in industries including robotics, laboratory automation, aerospace, defense, and military systems.

This role serves as a key technical liaison between customers, sales, engineering, and product management. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of motion control systems and a strong ability to support customers through system integration, optimization, and troubleshooting.

Deliver high-level pre-sales and post-sales technical support for servo drive solutions

Assist customers with system design, integration, commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting

Analyze motion control applications involving motors, encoders, controllers, and mechanical systems

Support customers through development, prototyping, and production deployment phases

Create and maintain technical documentation, application notes, and training materials

Provide technical training to customers, partners, and internal teams

Collaborate with engineering to communicate customer feedback and drive product improvements

Support product evaluations, proof-of-concept initiatives, and competitive analysis

Partner with sales on technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer engagements

Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and customer visits as a subject matter expert

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field

5+ years of experience in motion control, servo systems, robotics, or industrial automation

Strong understanding of servo drive operation, motor control theory, and closed-loop systems

Experience integrating servo drives with motors, encoders, and motion controllers

Working knowledge of servo tuning and system dynamics

Excellent analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills

Ability to travel periodically to support customer and industry events

Experience in robotics, laboratory automation, medical devices, aerospace, or defense applications

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, CANopen, Ethernet, RS232)

Familiarity with functional safety standards in industrial automation

Experience with motion control software, scripting, or programming

Understanding of precision motion systems, machine design, and performance optimization

Background supporting OEMs, system integrators, or machine builders

Strong problem-solving and diagnostic capability

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to successful outcomes

Collaborative team player across cross-functional teams

We appreciate that our employees work diligently to contribute to our success as an organization. We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and therefore developed a competitive total rewards package including programs that offer employees flexibility to balance their work and life including:

9/80 work schedule – enjoy every other Friday off!

Flexible Vacation – employees can take time off as is reasonably needed

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans.

HRA (for PPO plan participants) /HSA (Health Savings Account for high deductible plan participants) contribution

401K with company match and immediate vesting

Continuous Education Assistance

Supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence

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