Senior Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to provide technical support and application expertise for high-performance servo drive products used in demanding motion control applications. Our servo drives are sold as components and integrated by OEM customers with servo motors, feedback devices, and motion controllers in industries including robotics, laboratory automation, aerospace, defense, and military systems.

This role serves as a key technical liaison between customers, sales, engineering, and product management. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of motion control systems and a strong ability to support customers through system integration, optimization, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level pre-sales and post-sales technical support for servo drive solutions
• Assist customers with system design, integration, commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting
• Analyze motion control applications involving motors, encoders, controllers, and mechanical systems
• Support customers through development, prototyping, and production deployment phases
• Create and maintain technical documentation, application notes, and training materials
• Provide technical training to customers, partners, and internal teams
• Collaborate with engineering to communicate customer feedback and drive product improvements
• Support product evaluations, proof-of-concept initiatives, and competitive analysis
• Partner with sales on technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer engagements
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and customer visits as a subject matter expert

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in motion control, servo systems, robotics, or industrial automation
• Strong understanding of servo drive operation, motor control theory, and closed-loop systems
• Experience integrating servo drives with motors, encoders, and motion controllers
• Working knowledge of servo tuning and system dynamics
• Excellent analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills
• Ability to travel periodically to support customer and industry events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in robotics, laboratory automation, medical devices, aerospace, or defense applications
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, CANopen, Ethernet, RS232)
• Familiarity with functional safety standards in industrial automation
• Experience with motion control software, scripting, or programming
• Understanding of precision motion systems, machine design, and performance optimization
• Background supporting OEMs, system integrators, or machine builders

Desired Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic capability
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to successful outcomes
• Collaborative team player across cross-functional teams

What We Offer

We appreciate that our employees work diligently to contribute to our success as an organization. We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and therefore developed a competitive total rewards package including programs that offer employees flexibility to balance their work and life including:

• 9/80 work schedule – enjoy every other Friday off!
• Flexible Vacation – employees can take time off as is reasonably needed
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans.
• HRA (for PPO plan participants) /HSA (Health Savings Account for high deductible plan participants) contribution
• 401K with company match and immediate vesting
• Continuous Education Assistance
• Supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence

$103,000 – $135,000 annually
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This position includes health benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) match.