Automation Applications Engineer

Summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Automation Applications Engineer to serve as a technical leader in developing robotic welding solutions that solve real-world manufacturing challenges. This role partners closely with field sales, engineering, and customers to evaluate applications, develop system concepts, and deliver compelling technical proposals.

You will play a key role in pre-sale application development, system costing, and solution validation, while also supporting post-sale engineering activities to ensure successful project execution. 

Lincoln Electric offers competitive pay, annual bonus opportunities, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, and a full suite of outstanding benefits.

** This is a hybrid position with flexilbity to work at home and in Euclid, OH as needed dependent on business and client needs**

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robotic welding system concepts and proposals that improve customer quality, productivity, and labor efficiency.


• Partner with sales teams and customers to evaluate applications, parts, and production goals.


• Build cost models and project budgets that drive profitable solutions.


• Perform ROI analysis, cycle time studies, and system validation using simulation software and engineering analysis tools.


• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Design Engineering to translate proposals into executable system designs.


• Travel to customer sites to support projects and build relationships (typically 10–20%).


• Support in-house customer demos and facility tours.


• Contribute to the development of new automation concepts, standardized solutions, and emerging technology offerings.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical field (preferred).


• 3+ years of experience in robotics, automation, welding, estimating, proposals, or manufacturing engineering.


• Experience in a customer-facing technical role such as applications engineering or technical sales is a plus.
  
  
  
  • Will consider experience in lieu of degree.
  
  
  
  


• Understanding of system costing, project margins, and financial drivers in capital equipment projects.


• Familiarity with CAD, robotic simulation, or manufacturing analysis tools a plus.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both engineers and business leaders.


• A problem-solver mindset with the ability to turn challenges into practical automation solutions.