Application Engineer

Apply now »Festo inspires people and organizations around the world with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business and offer more than 20,000 employees the opportunity to take bold steps, realize their ideas, and take on responsibility. As a team, we grow by tackling challenges together and we welcome everyone who wants to move the world with us.Application Engineer13246PermanentFull TimeSales & Customer ServiceFesto VietnamResponsible for providing pre-sales application consultancy to the sales team, with a focus on Electric Automation. Takes commercial considerations fully into account when proposing solutions. Proactively drives Automation business expansion by uncovering potential and actively identifying opportunities. Assists customers in selecting and acquiring Electric Automation products suitable for their applications. Responsible for pre-sales design of solutions and conceptual ideas for custom solutions prior to handover to engineering team. Accountable for end2end process from early solution concept until initial installation at customer site.RESPONSIBILITYImpact on Business Provides technical expertise/consultancy within the sales process and guides to a system concept solution for Electric Automation and other technologies/product lines, according to the local market needs. Defines the electrical and mechanical design of a solution, derived from the requirement specification defined together with the customer, with focus on standard products. Provides feasible application solution proposals, based on deep technical product knowledge. Performs feasibility studies by means of sample setups, simulations or calculations Provides remote and onsite advisory during after-sales commissioning activities Supports Sales Engineer in defining the right price and conditions for a solution based on the value add Performs any ad hoc tasks been assigned by Line Manager from time to timeInnovation and Change Assists in training initiatives to train the Sales Engineers in relevant engineering tools and newly launched EA products. Drives further growth in Electric Automation and proactively looks for new opportunities. Utilizes Festo Experience Center network to win new opportunities and increase customer loyaltyCommunication with internal and/or external Customers, Suppliers as well as Third Parties Holds end2end accountability for supported opportunities from identification phase until installation. Presents proposed solutions to the customers. Shares experience and know-how within the Application Engineering team and other internal parties. Supports colleagues and customers in other countries through its application expertise virtually or on-site. Ensures close collaboration with other teams.Qualification & RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Mechatronic, Electrical Engineering. Experienced in Electrical automation application solution design (PLC Servo/stepper motor, controller, remote IO, etc.)Be able to do PLC programming and CAD design for machine manufacturing.Minimum 5 years with industrial automation or relevant business.Good in spoken and written English, and Chinese (prefer)Strong performance and problem-solving orientation.Openness and Flexibility.Customer orientated and analytically strong.Ability to work under pressure.Pro-Active attitude.Able to work independently and in a team.Highly organized, even in a scale-up environment.Result-driven and self-motivated.Entrepreneurial spirit.Strong negotiation and communication skills.Experience in direct handling of customers, ideal in a virtual/digital environment.* External Job TitleYour Benefits At a GlanceDiverse opportunities for your developmentA strong team by your sideFreedom to drive your ideas forwardDevelop innovative solutions with real impactBe part of a global network – in a family-owned companyAttractive Compensation And Additional BenefitsWe look forward to your application and to getting to know you!Apply now »