Application Engineer

Proactive Global; Belgique; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an Application Engineer in Belgium to bridge engineering, product development and digitalisation. You will implement new products into internal software tools, ensuring configurators stay accurate and aligned with product standards.

The role combines technical engineering knowledge with IT systems, data and digital tools, and involves supporting internal stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in application management or maintenance.
• Interest in IT systems, software and digital tools.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Analytical and solution-oriented approach.
• Structured, accurate and independent working style.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent English.
• Nice to have: SQL Server, C#, product configurators or related software, and RD/Engineering collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise existing product configurators.
• Integrate new product developments into internal software tools.
• Work closely with R&D and Engineering teams.
• Manage and maintain consistent product master data.
• Analyse and improve the performance and functionality of internal tools.
• Coordinate technical updates and system developments.
• Act as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of new configurators with external partners.
• Provide training and support to end users.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalisation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Solution oriented

Structured working style

Independent working

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SQL Server

C#

Job description

About the role

As an Application Engineer, you will work at the intersection of engineering, product development and digitalisation.

You will be responsible for implementing new products and technical developments into internal software tools, ensuring that configurators and applications remain accurate, efficient and aligned with the latest product standards.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical engineering knowledge with IT systems, data and digital tools.

Your responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise existing product configurators
• Integrate new product developments into internal software tools
• Work closely with R&D and Engineering teams
• Manage and maintain consistent product master data
• Analyse and improve the performance and functionality of internal tools
• Coordinate technical updates and system developments
• Act as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders
• Support the development of new configurators together with external partners
• Provide training and support to end users
• Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalisation initiatives

About you

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant professional experience
• Previous experience in application management, application maintenance or a similar technical systems environment
• Strong interest in IT systems, software and digital tools
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Analytical and solution-oriented approach
• Structured, accurate and independent working style
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent English

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of SQL Server
• Knowledge of C#
• Experience with product configurators, engineering software or product data
• Experience working with R&D / Engineering teams on technical system developments

Why this role?

This position is particularly suited to an engineer who wants to move beyond traditional engineering and develop further in the direction of applications, digitalisation and engineering systems.

You will have the opportunity to become a key technical reference within the organisation while working closely with Engineering, R&D and business teams.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.