Application Engineer – Motion Control (Automation Industry)

Transform the everyday for everyone.

We are looking for an Application Engineer – Motion Control, to be hired with a permanent contract in Milan within the Digital Industries (DI) area.

Siemens is a focused technology company, pioneering intelligent solutions that transform the everyday in manufacturing, grids, buildings, and transportation. Our technology addresses real problems that affect the future of humanity.

You love to create an impact? From Day 1 you are empowered to make a difference for a better tomorrow with your full potential and creativity.

Your Challenge

As Application Engineer – Motion Control, your mission will be to enable customers across Italy to design, validate and commission advanced motion applications, maximizing the value of our portfolio along the full lifecycle—from digital simulation to on‑site commissioning—and acting as a trusted technical partner for both customers and the sales organization.

Your main activities will be:

• Provide technical support; develop and test software solutions based on requirements and architectural/design specifications of Motion Control devices and automation systems.
• Deliver technical presentations and product trainings to customers and partners (classroom, on‑site, remote).
• Understand customers’ applications and translate needs into Motion Control specifications, architectures, and parameter sets.
• Execute parameterization, testing and commissioning at customer sites; perform digital simulation and validation of applications.
• Collaborate with the sales force to define the best technical solutions on Motion Control and support proposals.
• Provide After Sales technical support, troubleshooting and lessons‑learned feedback to improve future applications.

In the medium–long term, you will:

• Approach various branches of Motion Control applications (e.g., Metal‑Forming, Packaging, Handling, Converting).
• Expand your application expertise toward complex automation systems and digitalization concepts, including software design and development.

To be a perfect fit for this role, you would already have:

• Passion for design, development and installation of automatic machines.
• Experience with Motion Control techniques, PLC, and high‑level languages (ST, C, C# is a plus).
• Master’s Degree in Automation Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Availability to travel frequently at national level (and occasionally internationally).
• Strong goal and customer orientation, initiative and autonomy.
• A true team player with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Digital and growth mindset.
• Passion to never-stop growing.
• Respect and appreciation of each person’s uniqueness, willingness to co‑create and share knowledge.
• Proficiency in English and Italian (written and spoken).
• Eligibility to work in Italy.

What we offer

• Flexibility: trustful environment with an inclusive and flexible way of working driven by results; hybrid and remote working enabled by innovative tools and devices, personal computer and smartphone; wi‑fi connection reimbursement.
• Welfare: flexible welfare programs and health insurance extendable to your family; professional and extraprofessional accident insurance; free on‑site lunch options.
• Never stop growing: plenty opportunities for continuous and individual learning journeys.
• An inclusive team culture where you can be yourself.

Take a look at our welfare programs, please visit: Benefits e Welfare in Siemens Italia - Siemens ITJoin us and be yourself. Inclusion is our ambition!

Siemens is an equal opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and the appreciation of uniqueness, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates to unleash their full potential.

Address to us your desired working conditions/environment. Typically, this kind of position is full-time, however please feel free to ask for a more flexible arrangement if that suits better to you.

Our recruiting team is looking forward to getting to know you!