Early-career Applications Engineer – Robotics & Vision

Confidential Company

• $80K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, or related field
  • 0–3 years of relevant experience (work, internship, or academic)
  • Strong programming fundamentals
  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Curiosity and initiative with excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to travel 20–50% within the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with machine builders and system integrators
  • Apply robotics, vision, and control technologies to industrial challenges
  • Provide hands-on training to clients
  • Facilitate the implementation of next-generation automation solutions
  • Maintain communication with key accounts to ensure satisfaction

Benefits

  • Training and mentorship opportunities
  • Career advancement prospects
  • Base salary plus bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description

Join a Global Technology Leader

Exceptional early-career opportunity to grow with an industry leader inrobotics, vision systems, and intelligent automation. This role supports a strategic growth initiative within a new product category focused on OEMs, system integrators, and advanced manufacturing customers across the U.S.

What You’ll Do:

In thisField Applications Engineerrole, you’ll work directly with machine builders, system integrators, and key accounts, helping them apply cutting-edge robotics, vision, and control technologies to solve high-value industrial challenges. You’ll receive hands-on training, professional mentorship, and the chance to influence how next-generation solutions are applied in real-world automation.

What You Bring:

  • B.S. in Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, or related Engineering field
  • 0–3 years of relevant experience through work, internship, or academic projects
  • Strong programming fundamentals and mechanical/electrical aptitude
  • Curiosity, initiative, excellent communication and customer-facing skills
  • Willingness to travel 20–50% across the U.S.

Relevant Exposure or Interests:

  • Industrial robotics (SCARA, 6-axis, collaborative)/ Vision-guided applications
  • 2D/3D vision systems and robot controllers
  • Industrial networking and safety systems
  • Power electronics and control systems
  • Programming in any language (open architecture/CODESYS experience is a plus)

Why Join:

This is a chance to step into a high-growth technology space early, withtraining, mentorship, and career advancementbuilt into the role.

Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits.

Apply now to launch a career with long-term potential in robotics and intelligent automation.

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