Application Engineer, AEC

Hexagon AB; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon AB is seeking a Senior Technical Engineer based in ASEAN to collaborate with sales and engineering teams, driving pre- and post-sales technical activities for Hexagon Production Software solutions. You will support a broad range of markets in the ASEAN region, requiring international travel and deep machining expertise.

Key focus areas include CAD/CAM, NC code simulation, and machine tool compatibility across aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering or technical school with substantial CNC programming experience.
• 7+ years in CNC machine tool industry, CAM products, and related departments.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software with post processor and complex machining applications.
• Experience running CNC machines (Milling, Lathe, Mill-Turn, Swiss) and on-machine measurements is advantageous.
• Strong network in Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Mould & Die sectors and with machine tool builders.
• Fluency in English; additional SEA/Japanese/Korean language skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site implementations and post-sales support for ESPRIT, EDGECAM, and NCSIMUL.
• Provide pre-sales technical activities and training for customers and partners.
• Support activities across ASEAN Pacific and travel internationally.
• Develop and validate machining programs for high-precision applications (5-axis, mill-turn).
• Configure post processors, automation workflows and macros for customer needs.
• Assist in design and execution of AI/ML software solutions as part of the product suite.

Skills

CNC 5-axis programming

Post-processor know-how

CAD/CAM software

Machine shop exp.

Fluent English

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

CNC milling

Swiss lathe

On-machine measurement

Job description

Hexagon Production Software is a global leader in CAD, CAM and Simulation software solutions (ESPRIT, VISI, WORKNC, EDGECAM, ALPHACAM, CABINET VISION, NCSIMUL, RADAN) for manufacturing industries. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous - ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Engineer is based in ASEAN. S/He works closely with the sales and engineering teams to help metal-working manufacturing industries to achieve manufacturing excellence with productivity and quality through Hexagon Production Software solution.

• This is an individual contributor role, reporting to Sales Director of Production Software Division (ASEAN & ANZ) to support pre-sales technical activities, post-sales technical support and training for customers and channel partners.
• S/He will support activities across all the markets in ASEAN Pacific. The role involves international travel.
• The senior engineer will become a technical expert in Production Software solutions required for part machining/ precision engineering focused on CAD/CAM, NC code simulation, to support all types of machine tools, machine tool builders and manufacturing industries.
• Lead on-site implementations, demonstrations, and post-sales support for ESPRIT, EDGECAM, and NCSIMUL.
• Program and validate mill-turn, 5-axis, and multi-tasking machines for high-precision applications.
• Deploy probing strategies using different probe hardware, controllers for part alignment, in-process control, and automation.
• Customize post processors, automation workflows, and macros to suit customer-specific production needs.
• Apply machining expertise in domains like Aerospace (tight tolerances), Medical (implant accuracy), Oil & Gas (hard material handling), Energy (large-scale parts), and Automotive (high throughput).
• Implement simulation workflows in NCSIMUL for G-code verification, collision detection, and production assurance.
• The senior engineer will also work with other members of the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence team to support our integrated approach by providing customers with smart manufacturing autonomous solutions.
• S/He will be comfortable doing training, product demonstrations, creating proof of concepts, benchmarks and presentations.
• S/He should be excited about learning new skills, such as helping to implement our new range of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Technical School with a high level of experience in CNC machine tool programming (5 axis) with post processing knowledge.
• 7+ years of work experience in the CNC machine tool industry, CAM products, machine shops in programming, production, engineering, and application departments is required.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software with post processor, CNC machine and complex machining applications
• Added experience of running a CNC machine tool (Milling, Lathe, Mill-Turn machines, Swiss style machine) along with on machine measurements will be an advantage
• Has good knowledge and an established network within Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Mould & Die sectors, and machine tool builders
• Fluent in English language. Knowledge of an additional language from the Southeast Asia/ Japanese/ Korean will be a plus.
• Can work independently with a great self-drive
• A team player with collaborative, problem solving attitude.
• Possesses attitude and competence to align with Hexagon value of innovation, customer focus, engagement, professionalism, and entrepreneurialism with a focus on contributing positively to company’s financial growth

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence does not accept unsolicited candidates, CVs, or resumes from agencies or third parties. All candidate profiles must be submitted through our SuccessFactors system and approved in advance by the Global Talent Acquisition team. Any CVs/resumes sent outside this process will be considered the property of Hexagon, and no placement fees will be paid.

Information at a Glance

Division: Production Software
Job Title: Application Engineer, AEC
Job Function: Service Application
Job Location (Short): Selangor, 10, MYS, 40400
Workplace Type: Onsite
Workplace Details:
Req ID: 3100

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We put data to work to drive efficiency, productivity and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public safety and mobility applications. Our solutions enable customers to capture, analyze and leverage data from the physical world to create smarter, more connected and increasingly autonomous ecosystems that support a scalable and sustainable future. Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence business area delivers solutions that leverage data from design and engineering through production and metrology to help manufacturers make smarter, data-driven decisions and improve performance across the product lifecycle.