Application Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Team to develop and execute team‑based selling strategies.
• Lead technical discussions and provide discovery‑driven product demonstrations that showcase Beckhoff’s capabilities.
• Own technical customer engagements from initial discovery through prototype and development phases, and support customers during implementation to ensure successful outcomes and long‑term adoption.
• Lead pre‑sales technical support with a strong commercial discovery mindset, partnering with Sales and following established company sales processes and best practices.
• Proactively drive technical issues to resolution.
• Provide technical input for proposals, bills of materials (BOMs), and application designs.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to empower customers and strengthen long‑term relationships.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, project details, and technical activities using established tools and methods.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a four‑year college, or an automation/mechatronics degree from a technical school.
• Demonstrated success architecting, building, and commissioning industrial automation control systems, with firsthand experience owning production control software in prior roles.
• Deep, working knowledge of industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, motion control, robotics, distributed I/O, fieldbus systems (EtherCAT), and HMI technologies.
• Proficiency with IEC 61131‑3 programming languages (including object‑oriented extensions), C#, C++, and Python;
  Objective‑C knowledge is a plus.
• Engineering‑level Windows literacy for industrial control systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a creative, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and resolve challenges effectively under pressure.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a sales or industry‑related role required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• PLC
• Motion Control
• Robotics
• Distributed I/O
• Fieldbus Systems
• EtherCAT
• HMI Technologies
• C#
• C++
• Python

• Analytical Skills
• Problem‑Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Automation/Mechatronics Degree