Mechatronics Application Engineer - Salt Lake , UT

Mechatronics Application Engineer - Salt Lake City, UT

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Our curiosity has made us a driving force in automation technology for decades. Today, we have more than 20,000 employees all over the world working towards our vision of inspiring customers with intelligent and intuitive industrial automation solutions.

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. Festo provides a wide product and service portfolio – from individual components to complex customized solutions and systems. As a family‑owned company, we act from a holistic perspective, taking responsibility for our actions globally and locally and contributing to the quality of life and conservation of resources.

We want to keep the world moving, so we’re looking for inventive talents and team players – colleagues who can make a real contribution. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better.

Application Engineer (MAE) plays a vital role in enhancing sales and market share for Festo in the North American Market. They specialise 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 in the field of Mechatronics to the sales team, distribution partners and customers during the pre‑sales phase, considers commercial factors when proposing solutions, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for seamless coordination, and takes the lead in post‑sales support alongside Technical Support and Service departments.

• 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 on public platforms to stay updated on market trends.
• Develop and foster relationships with controls engineers at customer organisations.
• Maintain regular communication with other MAEs and Technical Support colleagues across North America to share product and application information.
• Provide onsite customer support for prototype startups to conduct proof‑of‑concept, with good working knowledge of third‑party PLC software, network configuration and device integration 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 optimise machine performance with a strong focus on increasing component sales.
• Contribute to discussions on machine concepts to optimise 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 fulfil 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; arrangements will be determined by the company and may include visits to Corporate Headquarters or regional offices.

• Problem solver mentality.
• Acts as the key…