Application Engineer

Weo Corporation Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is looking for an Application Engineer in Singapore. This role serves as a key technical link between customers, sales, and internal teams, providing support in product applications and development. Candidates should have 3–4 years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optics or Engineering. Excellent communication in English is essential, as this position requires collaboration with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in project management, product management, or engineering.
• Experience working with customers in a technology-driven environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to communicate with Chinese and Malaysian counterparts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical key contact for customers and sales teams.
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Initiate or support development measures to improve product performance.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Customer Orientation

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Communication & Influence

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Adaptability

Accountability & Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Application Engineer serves as a key technical link between customers, sales, and internal teams, providing expert support in product applications, development, and performance. This role combines strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness and customer. The incumbent is expected to act with entrepreneurial spirit—identifying opportunities for new applications, supporting customer‑specific developments, and contributing to the company’s long‑term competitiveness. The position requires close collaboration with global stakeholders and frequent travel for customer and site engagements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical key contact for customers and sales teams in terms of product, product development, and application support.
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend suitable technical solutions to ensure feasibility and alignment with business objectives.
• Initiate or support development measures to improve product performance, quality, or production efficiency.
• Lead or participate in customer‑related projects, coordinating with technical teams, supply chain, and purchasing.
• Conduct technical negotiations and define or approve product specifications, materials, and process changes.
• Perform competitive analysis, benchmarking products and technologies to support strategic decisions.
• Represent the company in customer meetings, technical workshops, and trade shows.

Secondary Job Duties

• Provide technical information and training materials for internal and external use.
• Train and support sales teams on new products, applications, and technologies.
• Coordinate prototype production for customers or exhibitions.
• Support Quality Department in analyzing and resolving internal and external product issues.
• Contribute to the definition of product roadmaps and annual R&D planning.
• Build and maintain a professional network with experts inside and outside the company, in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Reporting Manager or management.

Experience

• 3–4 years of experience in project management, product management, engineering, or related technical functions.
• Experience in working with customers and cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing or technology‑driven environment.
• Exposure to regional or international business environments will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
• Additional training or certification in project management, product development, or business‑related areas is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently for customer visits, site support, or training activities.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Ability to communicate effectively with counterparts in China and Malaysia is an advantage for coordination across regional sites and supplier/customer discussions.
• Good command of Microsoft Office and related engineering or analytical tools.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Comfortable interacting with customers and top management to support business goals.

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise – Applies sound engineering and product knowledge to propose effective solutions.
• Customer Orientation – Understands customer needs and builds long‑term, trust‑based relationships.
• Entrepreneurial Thinking – Identifies new opportunities and contributes to business development initiatives.
• Communication & Influence – Communicates clearly, negotiates confidently, and works effectively across functions and cultures.
• Analytical Thinking – Demonstrates structured problem‑solving and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Collaboration – Works seamlessly with global teams, respecting cultural and organizational diversity.
• Adaptability – Manages changing priorities and thrives in a dynamic, project‑driven environment.
• Accountability & Integrity – Acts responsibly and ethically in all interactions, consistent with company values.