Application Engineer – Motion Control & Automation

Openings: 3 full-time positions

Experience: 5–8 years

Locations: Delhi (2 positions) and Bengaluru (1 position), India

Travel: This customer-facing role includes regular site visits across India, with travel of up to 80%.

Build the Machines That Drive Modern Industry

We’re helping machine builders and manufacturers create smarter, faster, and more efficient automation systems. As an Application Engineer – Motion Control & Automation, you’ll design motion control solutions, solve engineering challenges, and contribute to industrial automation projects.

If you’re passionate about servo technology, motion control, machine automation, PLCs, drives, and advanced engineering solutions, this role offers the opportunity to work with OEMs, strategic customers, and global technology experts.

Why This Role Matters

You won’t just support projects—you’ll help shape how machines are designed, automated, and optimized. From concept to commissioning, you’ll advise customers on automation solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

Design Advanced Automation Solutions

• Architect machine automation solutions using servo drives, motion controllers, PLCs, and industrial networks.
• Develop motion control concepts for OEMs and strategic customers.
• Evaluate technical feasibility and identify effective automation architectures.
• Define control topologies, communication networks, and system integration strategies.

Partner with Customers and Sales Teams

• Lead technical discussions, workshops, and application reviews with customers.
• Translate customer challenges into automation solutions.
• Support business opportunities with technical proposals.
• Provide technical guidance during solution development and customer evaluations.

Develop and Integrate Automation Software

• Create and validate application software for machine control systems.
• Support PLC, HMI, motion controller, and industrial communication integration.
• Optimize machine performance, reliability, and functionality.

Commission and Validate Live Systems

• Support prototype development, testing, commissioning, and machine start-up.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support project implementation and customer acceptance.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Develop reusable application standards and engineering best practices.
• Deliver technical training to customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Share market insights and emerging technology trends with global product teams.

What Makes You Successful

Technical Expertise

Hands-on experience with:

• Motion control systems
• Servo drives and servo motors
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• PLC programming
• Industrial automation systems
• Mechatronics and machine automation
• Industrial communication protocols
• System commissioning and diagnostics

Engineering Mindset

• Knowledge of machine design and application engineering
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to translate customer requirements into scalable solutions
• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach

Customer-Focused Approach

• Technical consulting and presentation skills
• Ability to explain the value of solutions to customers
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
• Ownership and interest in solving customer challenges

What We’re Looking For

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in industrial automation, motion control, application engineering, or machine automation.
• Good knowledge of electronics, drives, PLCs, servos, and motion controllers.
• Hands-on experience with commissioning, programming, hardware diagnostics, root-cause analysis, technical troubleshooting, and report generation.
• Comfort with extensive customer interaction and travel of up to 80%.

Preferred Background

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Servo applications
• Packaging machinery
• Material handling systems
• Robotics integration
• Industrial machine OEMs
• Automation system commissioning

What You’ll Gain

• Ownership of high-impact automation projects
• Exposure to motion control and machine automation technologies
• Opportunities to work with OEMs and industrial innovators
• Technical learning and professional development
• Collaboration with global automation experts
• Career growth opportunities in engineering and technology leadership
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Why Join Us?

We combine German engineering excellence with a collaborative, people-first culture.

• Global automation technology leader
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Trust, ownership, and partnership-driven environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Exposure to international projects and technologies

If you’re ready to engineer next-generation automation solutions and contribute to industrial innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of the future of motion control and automation.