Application Engineering Manager

Our client is a globally renowned robotics company and they require a Application Engineering Manager in a permanent basis.

About the role
As an Application Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful integration of our collaborative robotic solutions into customer environments. You will lead a team of application engineers, collaborate with the sales team, and contribute to the growth and success of our business. 

Your Responsibilities

• Hire, lead and mentor a team of application engineers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance
• Lead the application engineering team in designing and implementing collaborative robotic solutions tailored to customer specifications 
• Collaborate with other departments, including sales, engineering, and research & development, to provide valuable insights and feedback for product improvement
• Act as a bridge between the application engineering team and other functional areas within the organization
• Engage directly with customers on-site and virtually to understand their unique challenges and requirements
• Oversee the preparation of technical proposals, feasibility studies, and solution architectures
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the application engineering team to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction 
• Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements to ensure our solutions remain at the forefront of collaborative robotics 
• Provide post-sales technical support, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues. 
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including application notes, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides
• Document best practices for application development and integration

Your Profile

• Proven leadership experience in application engineering or a similar technical role, preferably in the robotics or automation industry
• Strong knowledge of collaborative robotics, including programming and integration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Business fluent English and German skills
• Independent, thorough and team oriented describes your attitude towards work  
• You are enthusiastic, good communicator, highly motivated and supportive