Application Engineer (industrial automation)

Lenze Americas Corporation•Union City, GA

10h•$85,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Lenze Americas is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical expertise in motion control, drive systems, and industrial automation. The role supports customers through application development, drive and servo system selection, commissioning, troubleshooting, and machine performance optimization, while partnering with Sales to develop differentiated motion solutions. This is a remote position for candidates residing in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina, with convenient access to a major airport. Regional travel, including overnight travel, is required up to 25%. The stated on-target compensation estimate is $85,000–$130,000, including base salary and incentives, and varies with skills, knowledge, education, location, and experience. The Application Engineer develops system and application solutions, creates customer-specific application software, configures and commissions drives and servo systems, and develops PLC/HMI programs. The role supports projects from prototype through commissioning, including testing, start-up, and field validation. It also provides advanced technical support, product sizing and selection, customer demonstrations and training, application documentation, and technical support for Sales activities. The position helps capture application knowledge into reusable tools and best practices and contributes to customer relationships and sales growth. Lenze describes its culture as collaborative, innovative, respectful, and supportive of work-life balance. The company is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control, and automation technology, serving industries such as automotive, packaging, material handling and logistics, robotics, and industrial equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechatronics, robotics, or mechanical engineering, or relevant experience.
Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming languages, including Ladder, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.
Experience with motion control systems, PLCs, HMI programming, and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, Ethernet/IP, and RS232/485.
Strong mechatronics background integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
Skill in machine commissioning and creating application/machine specifications.
Familiarity with wiring diagrams and troubleshooting customer wiring.
Currently reside in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina, within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight travel within the region.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Visual Basic and Windows-based software installation and setup.
Knowledge of machine safety standards and project management practices.
Solid understanding of Windows OS and Microsoft tools, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

Develop system and application solutions, including motion architecture, system topology, and software design.
Create customer-specific application software and support the full project lifecycle from prototype through commissioning.
Configure and commission VFDs, inverters, and 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 with customer requirements.
Provide technical support during pre-sales activities, including customer meetings, workshops, and presentations.
Assist with proposal preparation and identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities.
Build customer relationships and support sales growth objectives.
Deliver advanced technical support to customers and internal teams remotely and onsite.
Size and select 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.
Support ongoing technical development within the Sales organization.
Travel up to 25% across the assigned region for customer support, sales activities, and training.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance with multiple plan options.
Blue Cross Blue Shield dental insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match, fully vested.
Paid time off.
10 company-paid holidays.
Company-paid disability and AD&D insurance.
100% paid parental leave after one year of service.
Supplemental insurance plans, including identity theft, cyber protection, and additional life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible schedules offered by many positions.
Relaxed business-casual environment.
Sit/stand desks for onsite office positions.
Frequent team-building activities.
Career development opportunities.