Application Engineer (Remote in Atlanta)

Summary

Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control, and automation technology. The Application Engineer develops and supports industrial automation solutions, including motion architectures, drive and servo systems, PLC/HMI software, commissioning, troubleshooting, and machine optimization. The role also partners with Sales, provides customer and internal technical support, conducts training and demonstrations, and travels 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)
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight travel within the region
• 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)
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight travel within the region

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