Senior
Our Sales Department is looking for a Senior Application Engineer to join our technical-commercial team. The ideal candidate will act as a high-level strategic consultant, bridging the gap between complex engineering requirements and business-oriented solutions. We are looking for a professional with deep expertise in hydraulics, leadership qualities, and a proven ability to manage custom projects for major OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).
Key Responsibilities
Strategic System Design & Consultancy: Oversee and validate system design requests from the field, ensuring that proposed solutions are optimized for specific machine applications and aligned with global business objectives.
Advanced Circuit Development: Design sophisticated hydraulic circuits and integrated electro-hydraulic control systems, interfacing with advanced OEM hydraulic and electronic architectures.
Advanced Simulation & Validation: Lead circuit and system simulation activities to validate critical solutions before implementation, effectively reducing time-to-market and technical risks.
R&D Leadership & Insight: Act in close relationship with the R&D department, for new product development but also for providing strategic market insights to influence the roadmap for new products and emerging technologies.
Tier-2 Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve the most complex system issues, providing high-level technical support and coordinating urgent field interventions when necessary.
Strategic Project Management: Manage the full lifecycle of complex custom projects, from budgetary costing and financial feasibility to timeline and risk management.
Key Account Relationship Management: Build and consolidate high-level technical relationships with decision-makers at major OEMs and key industry stakeholders.
Vertical Market Solution Development: Identify and develop technology packages for dedicated markets in alignment with global sales and growth strategies.
Mentoring & Training: Serve as a mentor to junior team members; lead advanced "Customer Tech Days" and represent the company as a technical expert at international exhibitions and summits.
Compliance & Quality Oversight: Support and oversee product or factory-specific audits to ensure adherence to the highest quality and regulatory standards.
Education: Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related field).
Industry Experience: Extensive proven track record (typically 7-10+ years) in the application of hydraulic systems within the mobile equipment market.
Technical Expertise:
Commercial Acumen: Significant previous experience in a technical sales or commercial environment, with the ability to balance technical excellence with profitability.
Software Proficiency: Computer literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems is essential.
Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in English and Italian (both verbal and written), with the ability to negotiate and present complex concepts to international audiences.
Soft Skills & Requirements
Advanced Problem Solving: Superior analytical skills to define complex problems and identify the optimal balance between technical performance and cost-efficiency.
Leadership & Organization: Proven ability to prioritize multiple high-stakes activities, lead cross-functional teams, and meet rigorous deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Mobility: Full willingness to travel extensively for customer consultations, international exhibitions, and on-site technical support.
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