Application Engineer (Inside Sales) – German Speaker

Alicat Scientific, Inc.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

pension plan

company bonus

personal development plan

25 vacation days per year

Flexible working hours

e‑BIKE Plan

Job summary

Alicat Scientific B.V. in Duiven (NL) seeks an Applications Engineer to support customers across Europe after comprehensive training on our flow and pressure meters and controllers.

You will evaluate inquiries, propose high‑tech solutions to OEMs and researchers, discuss applications with engineers in Europe or the US, and help with on‑site or remote troubleshooting. Fluency in English and German is required; a science or engineering degree is essential; the role offers hybrid work, pension and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in science, engineering, or mathematics.
• Strong English skills, C1 level, required.
• Fluency in German required.
• Interest in fluid control applications and related fields.
• Some experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inquiries and requests from customers.
• Offer high-tech solutions to OEMs, partners, or students.
• Discuss customer applications with European or US engineering teams to determine best solutions.
• Support troubleshooting in the European lab or on-site visits.
• Assist distribution partners with questions, quotes, and joint visits.
• Participate in marketing campaigns and product training sessions.
• Finish the day by helping customers solve technical challenges.

Skills

English proficiency

German language

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in science/engineering/mathematics

Job description

Join our team in the European office of Alicat Scientific B.V. in Duiven (NL)!

Alicat ® Scientific manufactures high‑quality custom mass flow and pressure meters and controllers for gas and liquid applications.Our small diverse team responsible for serving the European market is looking for an Applications Engineer to support our customers throughout Europe. Are you interested in working in a fast‑paced and technical environment with companies focused on solving the world’s largest problems, such as renewable energy, biotech & clean air? Then read on…

What will you be doing as an Application Engineer?

After an extensive training program about our company, technology, products, and applications in which our instruments are being used, you will work with a diverse set of customers to support them with flow and pressure measurement and control solutions for their applications.Speed is important to us. That counts for our instruments as well as for our customer support. You will have daily interactions with universities, research institutions, R&D centers, and (production) engineering departments active in a diverse set of fields and industries, such as aerospace, bioscience, chemical, food & beverage, hydrogen & coating.

An impression of a day at work:

• Evaluate inquiries from customers including questions, quote requests, orders or support request;
• Offer high‑tech solutions to OEM, business partners or students for a wide range of industries.
• Dig deeper into a customer’s application and discuss with engineering colleagues in Europe or the US to determine the best solution;
• Support customers with troubleshooting in the European lab or visit the customer to solve the problems on‑site;
• Support your distribution partners with questions, quoting, and troubleshooting by e‑mail, phone, or by doing joint‑customer visits;
• Having a meeting with marketing to help developing better campaigns;
• Doing a training session about a new product that will be launched;
• You will finish your day knowing that you helped customers solve technical challenges.

Is this the right role for you?

The Application Engineers are key in our ambition to be fast in supporting our customers, above market standards. As an Application Engineer, you work with customers to quickly understand their specific technical requirements, and ensure that our proposed solution meets their needs and is supplied fast.However, applications engineering is more than science. It’s helping exceptional scientists, researchers, and engineers all over Europe to progress with great technical customer support. An Application Engineer needs a curious mind with a passion for details and accelerating scientific and technological development.

What we are looking for is:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, engineering, or mathematics;
• Strong written and verbal English skills are required (at least C1‑level);
• Fluency in the German language is required;
• Knowledge of or interest in fluid control applications, such as Mass Flow Control & Pressure Control is also a plus;
• Knowledge or a strong interest in one or more of the following fields: physics, aerospace, semiconductor technology, environmental analysis, education, process control, manufacturing, optical sciences, bioprocess, chemistry and/or fluid dynamics;
• While work experience is not required, a few years of experience is preferred and will be considered an advantage.
• Team player, active listener, attentive learner, and receptive to training.

What do we offer?

• A 32–40 hours per week position;
• A competitive salary with benefits, such as a pension plan and company bonus;
• Ample opportunities for personal development and growth based on a personal development plan, focused on your growth and needs to bring you to the next level;
• 25 vacation days per year;
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to partially work from home; preferable to work at least 3 days per week in the office;
• A focus on getting things done, not on controlling people;
• Regular team building activities.
• e‑BIKE Plan: Possibility to purchase an e‑bike with your gross bonus

About Alicat Scientific

Alicat Scientific has been manufacturing and servicing high‑quality mass flow and pressure devices since 1991. Each instrument is a custom‑made building block that might be employed in support of space rockets, hydrogen fuel cells, medical oxygen delivery systems or anywhere precision gas instruments can advance science and industry.We do not believe in hierarchy, prefer principles over rules, and believe that if you make an impact, people will notice. Our informal environment celebrates differences, whether those differences are as big as our diverse backgrounds or as small as our opinions of movies. We are also proud to welcome all gender identities, races, religions, sexual orientations, ages, and anything else that’s important for who you are. Our small \"Team Europe\" is also diverse, consisting of various nationalities and backgrounds.