Industrial Automation Applications Engineer

Mikron; Boudry; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mikron is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as the technical partner for our sales teams and customers during solution evaluation and proposals. You will blend engineering expertise with a customer-focused approach to craft assembly concepts tailored to client needs and collaborate with sales, engineering, and suppliers to drive project success.

Ideally, you will have a mechanical engineering background, fluency in German and English, and the ability to develop cost estimates and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, electrical control systems, and assembly technologies.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical mindset and solution-oriented approach.
• Initial experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and products to develop assembly concepts based on our standard assembly platforms.
• Support customers in optimizing product designs and assembly processes.
• Organize and coordinate feasibility studies in collaboration with internal engineering teams.
• Obtain supplier quotations and manage the procurement of subsystems required for proposed solutions.
• Develop detailed project cost estimates as a basis for commercial proposals.
• Prepare quotations and present technical solutions to customers as part of the sales team.
• Maintain a high level of expertise regarding our products, technologies, and applications.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the sales process.

Skills

Autonomy

Action orientation

Problem solving

Product & process optimization

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mikron is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as the technical partner for our sales teams and customers during solution evaluation and proposals. You will blend engineering expertise with a customer-focused approach to craft assembly concepts tailored to client needs and collaborate with sales, engineering, and suppliers to drive project success.

Ideally, you will have a mechanical engineering background, fluency in German and English, and the ability to develop cost estimates and