Mechatronics Application Engineer - Seattle, WA OR Portland

Festo inspires people and organizations worldwide with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business with over 20,000 employees. As a team, we tackle challenges together and welcome anyone who wants to move the world with us.

Position: Mechatronics Application Engineer – Seattle, WA OR Portland, OR

Job : 14391

Job Type: Full Time, Home Office

Department: Research, Development & Engineering

Company Overview: Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and a performance leader in industrial training and education programs. We provide impetus for factory automation with a wide product and service portfolio from components to custom solutions, acting from a holistic perspective and contributing to quality of life and conservation of resources.

• We are Ambitious
• We are Determined
• We are Visionary
• We Value Each Other
• We are Dependable

Application Engineer (MAE) plays a vital role in enhancing sales and market share for Festo in the North American Market. They specialize in Mechatronics, focusing on Motion Control technology and products such as Servo Drives and Motors, PLCs, HMIs, Motion Controllers, I/O Devices, Ball Screw and Toothed Belt Electromechanical Actuators, and Cartesian Robots. The MAE provides in‑depth technical knowledge during the pre‑sales phase, considers commercial factors, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and leads post‑sales technical support, guiding customers from project inception to acceptance/operation and closing the sales cycle.

• 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 to demonstrate proof of concept, with 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 on increasing component sales.
• Contribute to discussions on machine concepts to optimize the design of automated machinery, defining specifications and concepts.
• Provide support on matters related to norms and regulations.
• Identify and secure projects based on exceptional application, automation, and sector competence.
• Share knowledge with Business Drivers to promote the adoption of solutions.
• May be required to work additional hours beyond normal business hours to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities, including occasional short‑duration efforts.
• Travel may be necessary for business purposes, such as skill development, training, customer visits, or company events. Travel arrangements will be determined by the company and may include visits to Corporate Headquarters or regional offices.

• Problem solver mentality.
• Acts as the key technical interface between customer and all relevant technical departments during the pre‑sales phase, always coordinated with the Sales Engineer.
• Provides technical training and arranges knowledge transfer to the MAE and Business Development teams for the…