Remote SSA Technical Application Engineer – Pre-Sales

Hexagon AB; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon is seeking a Technical Application Engineer for Sub-Saharan Africa to provide pre-sales and technical guidance across SSA. You will demonstrate Hexagon Production Software, map customer needs to solutions, and act as a trusted advisor to customers, prospects, and institutions while supporting sales throughout the journey.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, customer engagement, and manufacturing expertise to accelerate software adoption and revenue growth in SSA.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in application engineering, pre-sales, technical consulting, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with CAD/CAM, CNC programming, machining, simulation, or production machining software solutions.
• Experience supporting software sales within industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken; Afrikaans is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the assigned territory.
• Customer-facing experience in a technical sales, application engineering, or consulting environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales & Technical Support: Support the sales team in identifying, qualifying, and advancing new business opportunities.
• Deliver technical presentations, software demonstrations, proofs of concept, and customer workshops.
• Understand customer manufacturing processes and map Hexagon solutions to customer requirements.
• Respond to technical inquiries, RFIs, RFPs, and customer evaluations.
• Assist in developing solution proposals and technical recommendations.

Skills

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

Machining

Simulation

Production software

Job description

Hexagon is seeking a Technical Application Engineer for Sub-Saharan Africa to provide pre-sales and technical guidance across SSA. You will demonstrate Hexagon Production Software, map customer needs to solutions, and act as a trusted advisor to customers, prospects, and institutions while supporting sales throughout the journey.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, customer engagement, and manufacturing expertise to accelerate software adoption and revenue growth in SSA.