Field application engineer for electrification and smart connectivity

Sensata Technologies; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Applications Engineer in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The role involves interfacing with customers and working collaboratively with engineering and sales teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Candidates should possess a degree and strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and enriching environment.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• A university degree required or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes engineering principles in design and development of products.
• Presents in regular meetings to emphasize technical problem solving.
• Develops and maintains technical understanding of Sensata's products.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Overview

The Applications Engineer will interface directly with customers and work as part of a team that includes other Applications Engineers and Account Managers. The role collaborates with Sensata’s global engineering, sales, and cross-functional disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes advanced knowledge of engineering principles & practices in the design, development, analysis and release of products throughout the product life cycle
• Presents in regular meetings with customers to emphasize technical problem solving and supports existing customers on new product development projects under development
• Communicates business and technical information between the customer and Sensata
• Develops and maintains an in-depth technical understanding of Sensata’s products and competitor product offerings
• Leads design review sessions, both customer and internal, including drawing and specification reviews with customers
• Leads failure analysis examinations and prepares failure analysis reports of findings
• Ensures projects meet customer requirements and quality standards
• Performs engineering analyses, reviews product specifications, and utilizes computer aided engineering applications to apply conditions, replicate performance, and evaluate manufacturability of products
• Helps develop and refine standard product configurations that capitalize on the company’s strengths and products
• Provides onsite technical assistance to the sales team at industry trade shows and customer demonstrations
• Negotiates technical specifications
• Responds to requests for proposals and assists in the preparation of quotations for standard and custom products
• Establishes and maintains customer engineering relations

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Benefits / Culture

• Smarter Together

• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

• As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

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