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Application Engineer - Electric Automation

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Engineering Division is recruiting on behalf of a leading industrial automation solutions provider.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Application Engineer with a strong electric automation background who acts as a technical reference figure to customers, providing best technical consultation and solutions to customer applications with high commercial competitiveness. Leveraging electric automation know-how to work closely with sales team and proactively drive Electric Automation business expansion by uncovering potential and identifying business opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Technical Consultation & Solution Design - Work as a technical expertise/consultant in electric automation to customers and guide to a system conceptual solution combining different technologies to fulfil customer requirements.

• Feasibility Analysis - Perform feasibility studies by means of sample setups, simulations or calculations, and integrate application solutions into the customer's control environment.

• Complex Motion Implementation - Responsible for the implementation of complex motion tasks using electric drives, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

• End-to-End Customer Support - Hold end-to-end accountability to support customer from pre-sales solution proposal to post-sales commissioning advisory, remote or onsite, to ensure a smooth user experience.

• Business Development - Proactively drive further growth in Electric Automation by creating new opportunities in focus customers from a team pairing approach with salesperson and lead electric automation account planning.

• Commercial Strategy - Support salesperson in defining the right price and conditions for a solution based on the value add and competitive positioning.

• Training & Knowledge Transfer - Organize training and workshops, for internal and external audiences, to elevate the awareness and competency in electric automation.

Key Requirements:

• Education - Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience - Minimum 3 - 4 years' experience in the field of factory automation application, relating to commissioning of PLC, electrical drives, and motors.

• Electric Automation Expertise - Strong know-how of electric automation including PLCs, Motion Control, Drives, Fieldbus systems (EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, etc.), PC-based programming languages, and selection of electric actuators.

• Programming Skills - Programming experiences of common PLC brands, preferably Siemens and OMRON, with ability to troubleshoot and optimize control systems.

• Market Knowledge - Candidate with proficient know-how and understanding of market players in electric automation, their product range, features, and unique selling points would be a bonus.

• Customer-Facing Skills - Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers at various technical levels.

• Problem-Solving Ability - Analytical mindset with capability to diagnose issues and develop innovative solutions for challenging automation applications.

• Collaborative Approach - Team player who can work effectively with sales, engineering, and customer teams to drive business success.