Automation Applications Engineer
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 serve as a technical bridge between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, helping deliver high-performance systems for industries such as semiconductor, biotech, and advanced manufacturing. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from pre-sales design and quoting through post-sales troubleshooting and commissioning. It combines office work with customer and site visits, including hands-on involvement in system testing and troubleshooting. The position also contributes to technical training, documentation, quoting and project-execution tools, and marketing content and product positioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a 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.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C++, Python, or .NET.
- Experience in semiconductor, biotech, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop motion control and automation systems, including motors, drives, stages, and controllers.
- Partner with sales engineers on customer-facing technical discussions and solution development.
- Translate customer requirements into engineered solutions, bills of materials, and proposals.
- Support projects throughout the lifecycle, from pre-sales design and quoting to post-sales troubleshooting and commissioning.
- Configure and program automation components using vendor tools.
- Provide technical training and support to customers and internal teams.
- Work with suppliers to select and apply appropriate 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
