Application Engineer

Emerson Japan, Ltd.; Assago; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a technically skilled Sales Systems Engineer in Lombardy, Italy. You will lead pre‑sales activities, build proofs of concept, and convert customer challenges into architectural proposals.

The role requires dual-language capability (English and Italian), strong communication, and several years in related engineering fields. You will collaborate with global SMEs and field engineers, travel domestically and internationally, and occasionally work on-site with one remote day per

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional and global teams.
• Customer-facing technical lead in business and project engagements.
• Strong communication skills in English and Italian, with ability to explain technical value clearly.
• Experience presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Several years of experience in application engineering, software engineering, test solution design, or automated test development.
• Hands‑on experience with LabVIEW, C#, C++, Python; solid software engineering fundamentals.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Flexibility to work primarily on-site or at customer locations, with option for one remote workday per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑Sales support and demand generation.
• Design, build, and deliver proofs of concept, value‑focused demonstrations, and performance benchmarks.
• Translate customer challenges into technical proposals and solution architectures.
• Gather and summarize customer requirements through structured technical discussions.
• Propose system architectures and hardware/software configurations aligned with customer workflows.
• Support customer engagement through technical consultations, visits, virtual meetings, and calls.
• Contribute to local marketing activities, including seminars, exhibitions, roadshows, and webinars.
• Collaborate with Field Application Engineers, Sales, and global SMEs to advance opportunities.
• Provide technical feedback and escalation input to management and R&D.
• Manage technical communication across customers and delivery teams to align expectations and mitigate risks.
• Support strategic partners in delivering partner‑led solutions.
• Post‑Delivery Support: advise on troubleshooting and defect resolution for customized systems.
• Respond to technical inquiries related to NI solutions, systems, and applications.

Skills

English & Italian

Customer-facing

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Travel 25%

On-site / Remote flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

C#

C++

Python

VeriStand

TestStand

PXI

CompactRIO

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Pre‑Sales Support and Demand Generation
• Design, build, and deliver technical proofs of concept, value‑focused demonstrations, and performance benchmarks.
• Translate customer challenges into clear technical proposals using industry‑relevant language and solution architectures.
• Gather, clarify, and summarize customer requirements through structured technical discussions.
• Propose system architectures and hardware/software configurations aligned with customer workflows.
• Support customer engagement through technical consultations, customer visits, virtual meetings, and conference calls.
• Contribute to local marketing activities, including technical seminars, exhibitions, roadshows, and webinars.
• Collaborate with Field Application Engineers, Business Managers, Sales, and global subject matter experts to identify and advance business opportunities.
• Provide technical feedback, recommendations, and escalation input to Business Managers and R&D teams.
• Manage technical communication across customers, global experts, and delivery teams to align expectations and mitigate risks.
• Support and enable strategic partners in delivering partner‑led solutions.
• Post‑Delivery Support
• Advise customers on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and defect resolution for customized systems.
• Respond to technical inquiries related to NI solutions, systems, and industry‑specific applications.
  

Who You Are:

You build strong relationships by collaborating openly and effectively across diverse, global teams. You approach complex technical challenges with curiosity, structure, and a focus on practical solutions. You communicate clearly and confidently, adapting technical concepts for different audiences, and you take ownership in guiding customers and colleagues toward successful outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM‑related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional and global teams.
• Comfort serving as a customer‑facing technical lead in business and project engagements.
• Strong communication skills in English and Italian, with the ability to explain technical value clearly.
• Experience presenting technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Several years of relevant experience in areas such as application engineering, software engineering, test solution design, or automated test development.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., LabVIEW, C#, C++, Python) and a solid foundation in software engineering principles.
• Strong capabilities in system‑level debugging, root cause analysis, and resolving complex technical issues.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support customer and project needs (approximately up to 25%).
• Flexibility to work primarily on‑site or at customer locations, with the option for one remote workday per week.
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• NI LabVIEW and/or NI TestStand certifications.
• Experience developing solutions on NI platforms such as PXI or CompactRIO, including tools like VeriStand and TestStand.
• Background in automotive or mobility applications, such as ECU validation, vehicle communications, test automation, measurement systems, data management, or data analysis.
• Fluency in French (besides the above mentioned languages) is an advantage
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is 42.300 to 78.500 EUR annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
For roles covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the applicable salary range and pay structure are set by that agreement, including how pay levels and progression are defined ( CCNL Terziario — ) )

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 26013149
• Job Function Sales Systems Engineering
• Posting Date 11/09/2026, 10:04 AM
• Job Schedule Full time