Application (Sales) Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers during the sales and implementation process.
• Understand customer needs and translate them into effective packaging solutions in close collaboration with the Sales Manager.
• Support the sales team with technical insights during customer meetings, trainings, and trade shows.
• Prepare and present solution proposals, including layouts, cost estimates, and ROI calculations.
• Lead customer application projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
• PSE Project Management and Innovation
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to define application scope and deliverables.
• Fuel PSE with new innovative concept ideas to drive customer value and differentiation from competitors.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align on application requirements and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and deployment of customized solutions.
• Support post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions.
• Provide input on product improvements and new product introductions (NPIs) based on customer feedback and market trends.
• Identify opportunities for application optimization and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., CE, UL_CA) and customer-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a sales background.
• 5+ years of experience in application engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial automation setting.
• Strong customer orientation and ability to translate needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• ERP knowledge (preferably SAP).
• Strong understanding of logistic systems, automation technology, and integration processes.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as CE and UL_CA.
• Hands-on mentality, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Team player (also in global teams).
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

What We Offer

• The possibility to make an impact in a fast-growing stock-listed company.
• Working in a collaborative culture, informal but highly results-focused.
• Interesting learning & development opportunities.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Company laptop and cell phone.
• Travel expense allowance.
• Flexibility to work from home.