Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Senior Applications Engineer – Robotics & Automation Remote - Germany Be the Technical Bridge Shaping the Future of Robotics Novanta’s Robotics & Automation business powers precision technologies used in surgical robots, warehouse automation, 3D metal printing, semiconductor tools, and industrial automation systems. As a global technology leader, we’re committed to engineering excellence, continuous innovation, and delivering products that define what is possible. About the role: As a Senior Applications Engineer, you sit at the intersection of engineering, sales, and product development. You will shape customer solutions, influence new product development, and ensure our precision motion and robotic technologies are deployed effectively across diverse applications. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in both technical deep‑dives and customer-facing environments. What you will do: Partner with Sales to understand customer needs and recommend optimised solutions. Translate complex customer requirements into engineering specifications. Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs. Mentor junior engineers and elevate technical capability across the team. Communicate value propositions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Provide hands-on support for pre‑ and post‑sales technical engagement. Work cross-functionally to shape new products and improve application performance. What you will bring: BS/MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or Mechatronics Engineering. 5+ years in integrated product design for robotics, mechatronics, or medical devices. 2+ years supporting commercial teams or customer engagement. Deep knowledge of mechanical/electromechanical design and prototyping. Advanced SolidWorks capability. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities. ⭐ Why Join Novanta in Robotics & Automation? Work directly with cutting-edge robotics technologies shaping the future of automation. Blend technical engineering with real-world impact, influencing products used globally. Collaborate with world-class engineers in high-precision mechanical, electromechanical, and opto-mechanical systems. Global exposure and the opportunity to shape new applications across multiple industries. Culture of continuous innovation, learning, and technical mastery. A mission that matters — enabling robots that make surgery safer, manufacturing smarter, and automation more capable. Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers' demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT".

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