Festo USA ยท 1 day ago
Mechatronics Application Engineer - Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expFesto USA is a leading supplier of automation technology, seeking inventive talents for their Mechatronics Application Engineer role. This position involves working closely with customers to design and implement innovative mechatronic solutions, enhancing sales and market share in the North American market.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Provide technical advice and support to sales, distribution partners, and customers regarding specific applications and production processes within industry segments
Create technical content for marketing activities, including application or video tutorials
Engage with external control groups in public platforms to stay updated on market trends
Develop and foster relationships with controls engineers at customer organizations
Maintain regular communication with other MAEs and Technical Support colleagues across North America (Canada, United States, and Mexico) to share product and application information
Onsite customer support for prototype startups in order to do 'proof of concept', good working knowledge of third-party PLC software, network configuration and device integration coverage including product sizing and selection
Establish and maintain a repository of common software applications and libraries to streamline the commissioning process for customer applications
Gather customer feedback on product and solution usage and relay it to Product Management for future development
Collaborate closely with the Technical Support department to provide timely solutions for technical support tickets
Evaluate the technical and commercial feasibility of proposals based on comprehensive technical and application knowledge
Discuss technical proposals, including controls and electromechanical products and solutions to optimize machine performance with a strong focus to increase component sales
Contribute to discussions on machine concepts to optimize the design of automated machinery, defining specifications and concepts
Provide support on matters related to norms and regulations
Identify and secure projects based on exceptional application, automation, and sector competence
Share knowledge with Business Drivers to promote the adoption of solutions
May be required to work additional hours beyond normal business hours to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities, including occasional short-duration efforts
Travel may be necessary for business purposes, such as skill development, training, customer visits, or company events. Travel arrangements will be determined by the company and may include visits to Corporate Headquarters or regional offices
Qualification
Preferred
English Language, Spanish a plus
Ability to read, analyze and interpret moderate to complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to make effective speeches and present technical or complex topics to customers
Microsoft Office suite experience
Experience with IEC61131-3 programming languages. Familiarity with CODESYS, Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and/or Omron Sysmac Studio. Plus: Python, C++, C#, LabVIEW
Familiarity with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, IO-Link
Understanding of motion control concepts, PLCs and distributed I/O
Ability to size and design servo motor applications
Familiarity with pneumatics and pneumatic control logic
Troubleshooting skills
CAD knowledge
Bachelor's Degree (BS in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering) MBA preferred
5-10+ years minimum experience in project managing, controls engineering, sales, and technical support in industrial automation
Experience in Festo a plus
Mechatronics, electromechanical or robotics engineering. Solid knowledge of Industrial Automation
Experience in sales and customer responsibility
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Company
Festo USA
Festo is a leading global manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components and controls for process control and factory automation solutions, with more than 55 national headquarters serving over 180 countries.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marcel Zeitler, CPA
Chief Financial Officer North America
Janae Vega
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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