Explosion Protection Application Specialist - APAC

Fike Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fike Corporation seeks an Explosion Protection Application Specialist to bridge customers, sales partners and engineering across APAC. You will analyze applications, translate requirements into practical protections and support sales with technical insights.

You will collaborate globally, develop non-standard solutions, review drawings in AutoCAD, and travel to customer sites as needed, bringing a proactive, analytical mindset and a customer‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Young grad or relevant experience in engineering, sales, product management, safety, explosion protection or similar technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer applications and recommend the right explosion protection solution.
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors and subsidiaries across APAC.
• Translate customer requirements into clear and practical technical solutions.
• Support Sales in developing new business and identifying new applications.
• Collaborate with Engineering on non-standard solutions, product modifications and drawings.
• Prepare or review technical drawings using AutoCAD where required.
• Investigate technical issues and coordinate solutions with internal teams.
• Support customer and sales partner discussions throughout the sales process.
• Provide technical training and product knowledge to sales partners and subsidiaries.
• Travel internationally to customers and sales locations as needed.

Skills

Technical mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Analytical thinking

Cross-cultural teamwork

Commercial mindset

Can-do attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a technically minded professional who enjoys solving customer challenges and turning complex applications into practical solutions?

As an Explosion Protection Application Specialist - APAC, you will be the technical link between Fike, our customers, sales partners and subsidiaries across the Asia-Pacific region.

You will understand how customers operate, identify their technical needs and recommend the right explosion protection solution. You will work closely with Sales and Engineering to develop solutions, support projects and help customers get the most from Fike's products.

This is a hands‑on, international role combining technical expertise, customer interaction and business development.

What will you do?

• Analyse customer applications and recommend the right Fike explosion protection solution.
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors and Fike subsidiaries across APAC.
• Translate customer requirements into clear and practical technical solutions.
• Support Sales in developing new business and identifying new applications.
• Work with Engineering on non-standard solutions, product modifications and technical drawings.
• Prepare or review technical drawings using AutoCAD where required.
• Investigate technical issues and coordinate solutions with the relevant internal teams.
• Support customer and sales partner discussions throughout the sales process.
• Provide technical training and product knowledge to sales partners and subsidiaries.
• Travel internationally to customers and sales locations when required.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is technical, curious and customer-focused.

• Enjoy understanding how things work and solving technical problems.
• Can translate complex technical information into a clear, practical solution.
• Are comfortable speaking with customers, engineers and sales professionals.
• Take ownership and work independently.
• Are analytical, structured and solution-oriented.
• Enjoy working in an international and multicultural environment.
• Have a commercial mindset and understand the importance of customer satisfaction.
• Bring a positive can-do attitude.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Young grad or relevant experience in engineering, sales, product management, safety, explosion protection or a similar technical environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

A plus: experience with explosion protection, CAD drawings, international customers or distributors, ERP systems and/or additional languages.

Why this role?

This is more than a technical support role. You will be the person who connects the customer's challenge with the right technical solution.

You will work on different applications, with customers and colleagues across APAC, while collaborating closely with Sales and Engineering.

If you enjoy technology, customer interaction and solving real-world challenges, this could be your next opportunity.