Automation Applications Engineer

Valin Corporation•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Application Engineer in Valin’s Automation Group, you will support customers and sales teams by designing and implementing motion control and automation solutions. You will act as the technical bridge between customers, suppliers, and internal teams—helping deliver high-performance systems for industries like semiconductor, biotech, and advanced manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of automation systems, motion control, or electromechanical design
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Basic programming and software knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience with motion control systems, PLCs, and industrial automation preferred
Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, .NET) preferred
Experience in semiconductor, biotech, or high-tech manufacturing environments preferred

Responsibilities

Design and develop motion control and automation systems (motors, drives, stages, controllers)
Partner with sales engineers to support customer-facing technical discussions and solution development
Translate customer requirements into engineered solutions, bills of materials, and proposals
Support the full project lifecycle: pre-sales (design/quoting) to post-sales (troubleshooting/commissioning)
Configure and program automation components using vendor tools
Provide technical training and support to customers and internal teams
Work closely with suppliers to select and apply the right technologies
Create documentation, drawings, and tools to streamline quoting and project execution
Stay current on automation technologies, competitor products, and market trends
Contribute technical expertise to marketing content and product positioning