About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Automation Field Engineer to work from Raleigh, NC. This is an excellent entry-level to early-career opportunity for electrical engineers who want hands-on experience with servo systems, motion control, robotics, and power-electronics in a customer-facing role. Travel is approximately 20% (including occasional overnight and international trips).

Estimated salary (from source): $47,770 per year — permanent / full-time.

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Responsibilities

• Dive into and support servo, motion-control, robotics, and power-electronics products in customer settings
• Work directly with clients and sales teams to understand technical requirements and recommend solutions
• Troubleshoot application issues, perform product testing, and provide installation and validation support
• Manage customer projects in coordination with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and global teams
• Produce clear technical documentation and deliver product or application training to customers
• Identify customer needs and help surface new application or product opportunities

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• Strong grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals and an interest in industrial automation
• Relevant exposure via projects, labs, internships, co-ops, or early professional experience
• Coursework or hands-on experience in power electronics, controls, robotics, motors/drives, embedded systems, or automation
• Excellent troubleshooting, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and manage multiple tasks
• Willingness and ability to travel ~20% (including occasional overnight and international travel)
• U.S. work authorization required: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or TN-eligible candidates only (no other visa sponsorships available)

Advantageous but not required: direct experience with servo systems, motion control, industrial networks, OEMs/machine builders, or proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

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What You’ll Gain

• Rapid on-the-job learning in servo technology, motion control, robotics, and power systems
• Exposure to customer-facing problem solving and cross-functional project work
• Opportunities to work with global teams and support product validation and training
• Early-career development pathway toward technical application engineering or product roles

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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