Automation Applications Engineer

Lincoln Electric•Euclid, OH

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Automation Applications Engineer to serve as a technical leader in developing robotic welding solutions that solve real-world manufacturing challenges. This role partners closely with field sales, engineering, and customers to evaluate applications, develop system concepts, and deliver compelling technical proposals. You will play a key role in pre-sale application development, system costing, and solution validation, while also supporting post-sale engineering activities to ensure successful project execution. Lincoln Electric offers competitive pay, annual bonus opportunities, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, and a full suite of outstanding benefits. This is a hybrid position with flexilbity to work at home and in Euclid, OH as needed dependent on business and client needs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical field (preferred).
3+ years of experience in robotics, automation, welding, estimating, proposals, or manufacturing engineering.
Understanding of system costing, project margins, and financial drivers in capital equipment projects.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both engineers and business leaders.
A problem-solver mindset with the ability to turn challenges into practical automation solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a customer-facing technical role such as applications engineering or technical sales is a plus.
Familiarity with CAD, robotic simulation, or manufacturing analysis tools a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop robotic welding system concepts and proposals that improve customer quality, productivity, and labor efficiency.
Partner with sales teams and customers to evaluate applications, parts, and production goals.
Build cost models and project budgets that drive profitable solutions.
Perform ROI analysis, cycle time studies, and system validation using simulation software and engineering analysis tools.
Collaborate with Project Engineers and Design Engineering to translate proposals into executable system designs.
Travel to customer sites to support projects and build relationships (typically 10–20%).
Support in-house customer demos and facility tours.
Contribute to the development of new automation concepts, standardized solutions, and emerging technology offerings.