Application Engineer (Maternity Cover)

Sonepar; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical equipment company in Singapore is seeking a proactive Application Engineer to support pre- and post-sales activities. The role involves providing technical guidance and preparing proposals while working closely with sales and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a technical background in engineering, and proficiency in CAD tools like AutoCAD or SolidWorks. This temporary position is crucial for maintaining service continuity during maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Proactive and technically skilled with prior experience in engineering support.
• Strong communication and customer focus required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales technical support and prepare quotations.
• Design and develop engineering drawings.
• Offer technical guidance and propose solutions.
• Analyze product configurations and prepare technical drafts.
• Manage project documentation and execution.
• Foster strong customer relationships.
• Monitor order processing and project schedules.
• Source and evaluate quotations from vendors.

Skills

Technical Drawing & CAD Proficiency

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Application Engineer – Maternity Cover

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Application Engineer to support sales and engineering teams through pre‑ and post‑sales activities. The role includes preparing proposals, order processing, delivery coordination, and specification work. Strong communication, customer focus, and rapid technical grasp are essential. The temporary position offers a dynamic environment to contribute to ongoing projects and maintain service continuity during maternity leave. Prior experience in engineering support, technical sales, or application development is preferred.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide pre‑sales technical support, prepare quotations and cost proposals, and participate in technical meetings or presentations with customers.
• Design and develop engineering drawings and documentation in accordance with customer specifications.
• Offer technical guidance and propose alternative solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Analyze product configurations and components, perform engineering calculations, and prepare technical drafts.
• Manage project documentation and ensure timely execution of project deliverables.
• Liaise with principals and relay customer feedback to support product and service improvements.
• Foster strong customer relationships by delivering value‑added solutions.
• Monitor order processing and project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Source and evaluate quotations from third‑party vendors for non‑standard components with industry trends and advancements to leverage new tools and systems.

Key Skills

• Technical Drawing & CAD Proficiency: Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings using tools like AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem‑solving skills to assess technical requirements and propose effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Clear and professional communication, both written and verbal, to interact with customers and internal teams.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work closely with engineers, sales, operations and project teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing specifications, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with standards.

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