Application Engineer
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 15d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-17). Last seen at its source 2h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 23 Sep 2026 (8 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 2 hours ago.
Is it remote?
The listing says yes
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Who may apply?
United States
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Pay not stated
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workday employer's own board first seen 8d ago · last seen 2h ago
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The listing
Application Engineer — Fluid Power, Motion Control, Machine Vision & PLCs
Summary
The Application Engineer provides technical expertise and solution development for industrial automation applications involving fluid power, motion control, machine vision, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This role works with customers, sales teams, suppliers, and internal operations to define requirements, select components, develop system concepts, troubleshoot applications, and support successful implementation.
Job Duties
- Collaborate with customers and sales personnel to identify application requirements, operating conditions, and performance objectives.
- Select and apply motion-control products such as motors, drives, gearboxes, linear actuators, sensors, and positioning systems.
- Support PLC-based automation solutions, including I/O selection, control architecture, communications, and basic programming or troubleshooting.
- Develop machine-vision concepts for inspection, identification, measurement, guidance, and quality-control applications.
- Review drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and technical documentation to ensure proper product selection and system compatibility.
- Provide startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and post-installation support as needed.
- Diagnose system issues involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, controls, communications, or vision components.
- Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers for specialized engineering support, product availability, and application validation.
- Deliver product training and technical guidance to customers and internal sales teams.
- Follow applicable safety requirements, industry standards, and company procedures.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field; equivalent technical training and applicable experience may be considered.
- Experience with industrial automation, fluid power, motion control, PLCs, machine vision, or related equipment.
- Working knowledge of pneumatic system principles.
- Familiarity with motors, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, linear motion, sensors, and industrial networks.
- Understanding of PLC hardware, I/O, HMI systems, and industrial communication protocols.
- Familiarity with machine-vision cameras, lighting, lenses, image-processing concepts, and inspection applications.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical specifications.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a customer-focused environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Experience supporting industrial distribution, OEMs, system integrators, or manufacturing customers.
- PLC programming and commissioning experience.
- Experience with robotic, safety, or industrial networking applications.
- Relevant fluid power, automation, or controls certifications.
- Proficiency with CAD software and technical documentation tools.
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