The Application Engineer reports to the Regional Sales Manager and collaborates with the sales and engineering teams to develop and execute team selling strategies. The Application Engineer is responsible for the technical win, securing the customer's confidence and trust in Beckhoff products and technologies.
Requirements
- 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 managing production control software in prior roles.
- Deep, working knowledge of industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, servos, 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.
- Engineering-level Windows literacy for industrial control systems.
- Linux and FreeBSD experience is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a creative, solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Effectively manage and maintain multiple priorities independently while working in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and resolve challenges effectively under pressure.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- Employer paid High-Deductible Medical plan, Dental, and Vision for Employee + Family!
- Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Elective Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Indemnity, and Pet Insurance