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Application Engineer

CyberCoders
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026

Application Engineer

Position Overview
We are seeking an Application Engineer to support customers and internal teams in developing, specifying, and deploying automation and control solutions. The ideal candidate will combine controls engineering expertise with strong customer-facing skills. This role requires effective communication, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration across sales, engineering, and field service teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with sales and customers to provide demos
  • Design control system architectures and develop PLC programs, I/O lists, and control logic diagrams.
  • Produce and maintain AutoCAD drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for control systems and machine integrations.
  • Perform system configuration, testing, and onsite commissioning to ensure successful installation and handover.
  • Provide technical support during project implementation, troubleshoot system issues, and implement corrective actions both remotely and onsite.
  • Prepare technical documentation, user manuals, and training materials for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Participate in project reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize designs and delivery.
  • Support post-sale activities including updates, upgrades, and field service coordination to maintain customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3 years of experience in controls engineering, applications engineering, or a related automation role.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD for creating and revising electrical schematics, panel layouts, and mechanical drawings.
  • Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and familiarity with ladder logic, function block, or structured text.
  • Strong customer-facing skills with experience gathering requirements, presenting technical solutions, and providing onsite support and training.
  • Practical knowledge of control system components (PLCs, HMIs, drives, I/O modules) and fieldbus/industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, etc.).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and user guides.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning, troubleshooting, and training as required.

Benefits

  • Company pension plan (CPP)
  • Capital-forming benefits
  • Employee benefits
  • Ticket Plus® Card (Edenred)
  • JobBike
  • Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
  • 30 days annual leave


Email Your Resume In Word To
Taryn.Ashcraft@CyberCoders.com
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Taryn Ashcraft - Executive Recruiter

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

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