Field Application Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Create and build application solutions for electric drive systems in mobile machines for Material Handling, Construction, Agriculture.

Provide remotely or on-site system support to customers including:

• Technical Specifications
• Sizing and simulation of electric drives systems
• Assistance in component selection
• Software control solutions
• System optimization

Work in close collaboration with our expert engineering teams and Sales/Customer Service organization.

Occasionally support Engineering in validation of new products as application expert.

Provide training and knowledge sharing.

Education and Qualifications

University master degree: Preferably Mechatronic/Electronic Engineer.

• Former position as Application Engineer in the area of electric vehicles and mobile machines applications (e.g. Forklifts, Tow-Tractors, electric Vehicles…) and the dealing with the different powertrains, axles, gear boxes for these applications is preferred.
• Alternatively experiences in customer service in these areas can be a good background.
• Alternatively, a proven relevant application engineering experience from AC or PM Drives systems or power electronics (e.g. AC Inverter, Solar Inverter, UPS or Wind-Power) can be a good background.
• Preferably 3-5 years of experience, but also absolvents with right skills are welcome.

Skills and Competencies

• Electric motors, motor control and power electronic skills
• Knowledge about electric vehicles and mobile machines applications.
• Functional testing skills of electronic equipment
• Documentation & reporting skills, using the standard Microsoft tools
• Good experience with CAN networks (protocols, tools, transceivers)
• Very good English and Italian language skills
• Matlalb / Simulink Knowledge on powertrains (Gear Boxes, Axles, …) for electrical vehicle
• Basic electrical and mechanical handwork skills
• Skills regarding Functional Safety for electric vehicles
• Working on test benches for electric motors.

Considered as a Plus

• SW Development/experience skills are an advantage
• Some experience with CAD tools used for wiring diagrams or mechanical sketches
• Knowledge on any CRM tool is an advantage, preferably on SalesForce
• Knowledge on PLM tool TeamCenter
• Knowledge of Polarion software
• Knowledge of Functional Safety Standards
• Be a Team Player
• Good communication abilities: to discuss detailed application problems directly with customers and with any internal teams globally
• Outgoing personality
• Personal desire to succeed
• Willing to travel ~50 days a year
• Flexibility to adjust to unexpected situations and finding best solutions also under a certain pressure.