Application Engineer; industrial automation

Lenze Americas is seeking an experienced Application Engineer. This is a remote position with regional travel requirements. Position:
Application Engineer.

Position Type :
Remote in targeted location(s).

On-Target Compensation: $85,000 - $130,000 ( Compensation is an estimate and includes base salary plus incentives and depends on skills, knowledge, education, location, and experience).

Position Snapshot:
The Application Engineer provides technical expertise in motion control, drive systems, and industrial automation. This role supports customers with application development, drive and servo system selection, commissioning, troubleshooting, and machine performance optimization while partnering closely with Sales to develop differentiated motion solutions.

About you:

You reside in either Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina and you’re naturally analytical, detail-oriented, and love solving complex problems, especially when it helps customers succeed. You bring a strong foundation in industrial automation and enjoy translating technical challenges into practical, value-driven solutions. You’re a strong communicator who partners seamlessly with sales team members to drive results, building trust quickly and becoming a go-to resource for both customers and internal teams.

You are considered reliable, customer-focused, and collaborative, and you take pride in being the person others count on to get it right and keep things moving forward.

• Develop system and application solutions, including motion architecture, system topology, and software design
• Create customer-specific application software and support full project lifecycle (prototype through commissioning)
• Configure and commission drives (VFDs, inverters, servo systems) and develop PLC/HMI programs
• Support testing, start-up, and field validation of automation solutions
• Capture and standardize application knowledge into reusable tools and best practices

• Partner with Sales to develop solution concepts aligned to customer requirements
• Provide technical support during pre-sales activities, including customer meetings, workshops, and presentations
• Build strong customer relationships and support overall sales growth objectives

• Deliver advanced technical support to customers and internal teams (remote and onsite)
• Size and select appropriate products and solutions based on application needs
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting during system start-up

• Conduct product demonstrations and deliver technical training to customers and internal teams
• Develop training materials, application documentation, and technical guides

• ~ Travel up to 25% across the assigned region for customer support, sales activities, and training

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram)
• Experience with motion control systems, PLC’s, HMI programming and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, Ethernet-IP, RS232/485)
• Strong mechatronics background, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems
• Skilled in machine commissioning and creating application/machine specifications
• Familiarity with wiring diagrams and troubleshooting customer wiring
• Preferred experience with Visual Basic, Windows-based software installation and setup
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and project management practices
• Solid understanding of Windows OS and Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, MS Project)
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight travel within…