06th September, 2025
Our client in Rochester, NY, is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join their team! This position will support our client's growing drives, controls, and mechatronic integration business.
This is a hybrid/full-time/direct-hire position
Salary based on experience: $80k-$120k
Responsibilities:
- Lead system-level application engineering for automation and motion control projects.
- Support OEMs and machine builders in applying our client's integrated motion solutions, from concept through commissioning.
- Perform system sizing and tuning of servo motors, drives, and motion axes to meet performance and precision requirements.
- Develop, test, and troubleshoot control logic using IEC 61131 programming environments (e.g., Structured Text, Ladder Logic).
- Provide technical support during system integration, factory acceptance, and field deployment.
- Customize and configure motion control software, HMIs, and PLCs as part of turnkey sub-system solutions.
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure solutions are aligned with customer needs and system performance goals.
- Assist in application documentation, test plans, and customer training as needed.
- Python programming experience is a plus, particularly for test automation, simulation, or data integration tasks.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in automation or motion control system design and implementation.
- Strong background in servo system sizing, tuning, and commissioning.
- Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Structured Text, Ladder, etc.).
- Working knowledge of motion controllers, drives, servo motors, and feedback systems.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with Python programming is a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%, including time at customer sites and the Rochester, NY facility.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
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