Application Engineer (remote near Charlotte)

Summary

Lenze Americas is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control, and automation technology. The Application Engineer will deliver technical expertise in motion control and industrial automation, develop and commission customer solutions, provide technical support and training, and partner with Sales while traveling up to 25% across the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and application solutions, including motion architecture, system topology, and software design
• Create customer-specific application software and support full project lifecycle (prototype through commissioning)
• Configure and commission drives (VFDs, inverters, 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 to customer requirements
• Provide technical support during pre-sales activities, including customer meetings, workshops, and presentations
• Assist in preparing proposals and identifying upsell or cross-sell opportunities
• Build strong customer relationships and support overall sales growth objectives
• Deliver advanced technical support to customers and internal teams (remote and onsite)
• Size and select appropriate 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 region for customer support, sales activities, and training

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram)
• Experience with motion control systems, PLC's, HMI programming and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, Ethernet-IP, RS232/485)
• Strong mechatronics background, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems
• Skilled in machine commissioning and creating application/machine specifications
• Familiarity with wiring diagrams and troubleshooting customer wiring
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and project management practices
• Solid understanding of Windows OS and Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, MS Project)
• Preferred experience with Visual Basic, Windows-based software installation and setup

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram)
• Experience with motion control systems, PLC's, HMI programming and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, Ethernet-IP, RS232/485)
• Strong mechatronics background, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems
• Skilled in machine commissioning and creating application/machine specifications
• Familiarity with wiring diagrams and troubleshooting customer wiring
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and project management practices
• Solid understanding of Windows OS and Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, MS Project)

Nice to Haves

• Preferred experience with Visual Basic, Windows-based software installation and setup

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – multiple plan options
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• FSA, HSA options
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match, fully vested
• Paid Time Off
• 10 company paid holidays
• Company paid disability & AD&D insurance
• 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
• Supplemental insurance plans (Identity theft, cyber protection, additional life, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many of our positions offer flexible schedules to meet your needs
• Relaxed business casual environment
• Sit/Stand desks for onsite office positions
• Frequent team building activities
• Career development opportunities