Applications Engineer

Optics11; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development opportunities

Traveling globally for work

Innovative work environment

Job summary

A leading technology company in Amsterdam is seeking an Applications Engineer to bridge technical solutions and customer needs. The role involves engaging with clients, providing solutions, and coordinating installations. Ideal candidates will possess an electrical engineering or physics degree, excellent communication skills, and a customer-oriented mindset. This position offers global travel opportunities. Join us to contribute to innovative projects in the measuring and control instrument manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience, ideally in electrical systems and applications.
• A professional and outgoing personality capable of team collaboration.
• Willingness to travel internationally for about 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical counterpart to the sales manager for customer needs.
• Engage with customers to provide optimal technical solutions.
• Plan and execute on-site installations and commissioning.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-oriented mindset

Education

Electrical engineering or Physics degree (BSc or MSc)

Job description

Optics11 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Applications Engineer role at Optics11

Do you have the ambition to bring a new product to the market? Do you have extensive knowledge of electrical grid assets and/or partial discharge? Are you looking for both a commercial and a technical challenge? Look no further!

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Applications Engineer to join our team. This role is a crucial link between our customers and our commercial team, ensuring that the technical aspects of our solutions are clearly communicated, implemented, and delivered. The Applications Engineer will act as the technical point of contact throughout the customer journey, from supporting sales efforts to on-site installation and commissioning.

To be successful you have to have a broad knowledge of electrical grid assets and/or partial discharge. The biggest challenge will be to understand the technology and the principles behind it. If you're open and collaborative with other members of the team, and have great communication skills to grow relationships with other companies you will succeed. The Applications Engineer role brings lots of challenges and exciting adventures for you and you can see your contributions and inputs to the development of our products directly.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical counterpart to the sales manager, focusing on customer requirements and application needs.
• Engage with customers to understand their technical challenges and propose optimal solutions.
• Provide technical input and support during proposal preparation, customer meetings, and product demonstrations.
• Plan and execute on-site installation and commissioning of systems at customer facilities.
• Coordinate with customer teams to ensure smooth implementation, including safety and compliance considerations.
• Prepare and organize necessary equipment, tools, and documentation ahead of site visits.
• Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, operations, logistics, etc.) to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support the broader sales and applications team in various activities, including technical content preparation, proposals, and customer communication.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Assist in preparing technical papers, case studies, and presentations to showcase our expertise.

What's in it for you?

• Lots of traveling, to anywhere across the globe (30% traveling time, depending on the workload).
• Innovative high-tech, international organization.
• A lot to learn and to develop, we stimulate personal development.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering or Physics degree (BSc or MSc).
• 0‑3 years of relevant experience (Work or academic background in electrical systems and applications).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A professional and outgoing personality, with the ability to work both in a team environment and directly with clients.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a customer‑oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally for customer visits, installations, and events (about 30% of the time).

Plus

• Experience with fiber optic sensing or with acoustic emission is a plus.
• Experience in our markets of reference is a plus: Structural health monitoring, Asset management, Condition monitoring, Non‑destructive testing.

More information

So now you know we're doing awesome projects and if you see you fit the profile, we would like to get to know you. Apply and drop your details or, in case of questions, get in touch with our recruiter Dora Öveges via [e-mail].

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing

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