Remote Field Application Engineer – Northern Italy

IMI; Lombardia; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI plc is seeking a Field Application Engineer for remote/field-based work across Northern Italy (Lombardy, Piedmont, Trentino, Veneto). You will translate customer needs into technically feasible, value-adding solutions, collaborating with Sales, design teams, and factories to define requirements and select fit-for-purpose products.

The role combines strong application expertise and commercial awareness, with travel 3–4 days per week and strong emphasis on delivering high-quality technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering).
• Proven experience in technical support or application engineering, preferably in industrial automation or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical components, pneumatic systems, and motion control principles.
• Proficient in CAD software such as AutoCAD or Inventor and in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical partner to customers, understanding challenges and tailoring solutions.
• Independently translate customer needs into standard application and project solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell related solutions and products.
• Manage product selection, system configuration, and basic solution design.
• Develop complete technical solution packages including CAD, BOMs, and specifications.
• Participate in customer meetings with Sales and Senior Application Engineer to build long-term relationships.
• Visit customers regularly and support key commercial activities with technical expertise.
• Ensure solutions align with manufacturing capabilities and cost targets.
• Support quality investigations and documentation (e.g., RMA, deviations).
• Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events when needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Travel ready

Customer-centric

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Office

Job description

IMI plc is seeking a Field Application Engineer for remote/field-based work across Northern Italy (Lombardy, Piedmont, Trentino, Veneto). You will translate customer needs into technically feasible, value-adding solutions, collaborating with Sales, design teams, and factories to define requirements and select fit-for-purpose products.

The role combines strong application expertise and commercial awareness, with travel 3–4 days per week and strong emphasis on delivering high-quality technical