Application Engineer - Motion Control

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Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our team.

As a valued member of the Sales Acceleration Team, the Application Engineer – motion control plays a pivotal role in driving automation sales success. Working closely with the field sales organization, you will accelerate the adoption of Siemens automation solutions by being assigned to high‑priority customers and providing both hands‑on and remote technical support throughout the sales lifecycle. An Application Engineer – motion control brings expertise in designing complex automation architectures involving multiple products and technologies, with specialized experience in motion control.

This role blends deep technical knowledge with customer-facing collaboration, offering a dynamic and rewarding career path at the intersection of engineering and sales. This position requires up to 25% travel.

• Acts as the technical lead for motion control solutions for the US market.
• Applies acquired process, product and/or equipment knowledge based on current industry trends, best practices, performance, price and functionality.
• Provides technical product advice for the development and implementation of complex or unique customer solutions.
• Prepares and presents detailed technical proposals, including product demonstrations and solution prototypes.
• Performs complex hardware and/or software design consultation in accordance with customer/project needs.
• Serves as a senior escalation point for resolving complex technical challenges, providing on-site support when necessary to ensure customer satisfaction and system reliability.
• Coordinates with team members to develop and implement effective technical knowledge transfer to customers, Siemens, and channel personnel.
• Generates specific technical collateral such as application notes and examples for reuse by others.
• Assist customers with commissioning machines, debugging complex drives and motion control systems and machine processes, testing and tuning technology functions, and optimizing machine performance.
• Implements a yearly learning and development plan focusing on technical skills and engineering soft skills.
• Drives the adoption and integration of advanced motion control technologies to enhance customer competitiveness, accelerate time‑to‑market, and support Siemens’ growth objectives in the U.S. automation market. Aligns technical solutions with business strategy to deliver measurable value through innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitates technical communication across departments to ensure seamless integration of solutions, accelerate project timelines, and enhance overall customer experience.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams by sharing expertise, guiding solution development, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• 5+ years of experience in automation/motion control systems with direct PLC programming experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations
• Bachelor of Science in electrical/computer/mechanical engineering or computer science.
• Proof of concept
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
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