Field Applications Engineer - Servo System
About The Position
A global leader in power electronics, industrial automation, and energy-efficient technologies is seeking a Field Application Engineer – Servo Systems to support customers and sales teams with advanced servo, motion-control, and power-electronics solutions. This is a highly technical, customer-facing engineering position for someone who enjoys solving application challenges, working directly with OEM/ODM customers and machine builders, and supporting projects from initial design through implementation. You will collaborate with customers, sales, product management, engineering, and global manufacturing teams in the U.S. and Asia.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of professional experience working with servo systems.
- Hands-on power electronics experience.
- Strong knowledge of servo systems, motion control, motors, drives, and industrial applications.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical application and product issues.
- Experience translating customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
- Strong customer-facing communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with sales, engineering, product management, and manufacturing teams.
- Ability to independently manage multiple technical projects and priorities.
- Willingness to travel approximately 20%, including occasional international travel.
Nice To Haves
- Field Application Engineer or Application Engineer experience supporting servo or motion-control products.
- Experience supporting OEM/ODM customers or machine builders.
- Industrial automation, drives, motors, or motion-control experience.
- Customized servo application experience.
- Industrial communication networks and motion-control protocols.
- Product testing, commissioning, installation, and validation.
- Customer or distributor technical training.
- Experience working with global engineering/manufacturing organizations.
- RMA, service, or factory-support experience.
- Mandarin Chinese language skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert for servo systems, motion control, and related power-electronics products.
- Work directly with customers to understand application requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
- Support sales teams with key accounts, technical discussions, and new customer opportunities.
- Engage with OEM/ODM customers and machine builders early in the design cycle.
- Troubleshoot servo, motion-control, and application issues.
- Support product selection, testing, installation, commissioning, and application validation.
- Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support and training.
- Coordinate technical issues and project requirements with engineering, product management, sales, and factory teams.
- Support customized servo applications and new product opportunities.
- Manage multiple customer projects and technical priorities simultaneously.
- Identify technical and project risks and drive issues toward resolution.
- Work with global engineering and manufacturing teams, including teams in Asia.
- Travel to customer and company locations approximately 20%, including occasional overnight and international travel.
Benefits
- Compensation: $90,000–$120,000
- Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
