iLocatum · 1 week ago
Applications Engineer – Automation
iLocatum is a global leader in power, thermal management, and industrial automation solutions, seeking an Applications Engineer to support customers and drive pre-sales applications. The role involves collaborating with customers, sales teams, and internal engineering groups to ensure successful product design-ins and technical problem-solving in industrial automation.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide pre-sales and applications engineering support for industrial automation solutions
Support customers with design-in, system integration, and technical problem-solving
Deliver technical demonstrations, training, and promotional event support
Work hands-on with automation products in customer and field environments
Partner with internal teams to drive customer success and solution adoption
Travel to customer sites across the U.S. and Canada as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience in industrial automation
Hands-on exposure to Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Working knowledge of control systems, including: AC Drives and Servo Systems, PLCs and HMIs, Industrial switches and Fieldbus networks, Process controllers and sensors, Power supplies and VFD components (including IGBTs), Robotics and automation software/programming
Ability to travel 25–50% across the U.S. and Canada
US Citizen or Green Card holder (no visa sponsorship)
Preferred
Experience with VFDSoft
Familiarity with DIAStudio
Knowledge of Codesys (all 5 IEC languages)
Benefits
Bonus: 10% annual target
401(k): 50% company match up to 10% of salary
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (low out-of-pocket preventive care)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with unlimited phone and in-person counseling
Professional development and training opportunities
Relocation assistance available
Company
iLocatum
iLocatum is an executive search firm representing job openings in virtually every industry and job function across the country.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase