Your Position
As Sales & Application Engineer for our Power Quality solutions, you are responsible for all technical aspects of the sales cycle, as well as facilitating proactive discussions on technical strategy for future technology.
Our Sales & Application Engineer is a key point of contact for clients in the EMEA countries and provides both pre and after-sales advice & support. As a technical expert, you can dive deeper into the technical requirements and capabilities to successfully meet the expectations of potential and existing clients. You liaise regularly with other members of the sales team/management and colleagues from a range of departments, such as: product management, research & development and service.
We need you
Your Tasks
- Works with our customers, partners and our sales representatives to understand the requirements of sales projects thereby providing the appropriate technical and application support to ensure all objectives are met for the EMEA market
- Analyzing customer needs and matching customer requirements with Schaffner Power Quality solutions such as passive and active harmonic filters and sine wave filters
- Lead the technical pre-sales relationship by providing guidance on technical architecture, demonstration of products, mitigating technical concerns or obstacles, and building customer trust
- Provide technical support to the sales force and product management teams in the areas of product specification, cost analysis, customer support, quality assurance and review of new applications
- Technical tracking and monitoring of sales projects
- Provide important market and customer feedback for product improvements and new product development
- Develop technical presentations and present product and application support as well as training to customers, external sales channels, and internal teams
Your Profile
- University degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Technical knowledge in the field of power electronics and/or power quality is an advantage
- 3+ years of practical experience as a sales and application engineer or similar in an international industrial sector
- Proven professional background in direct customer contact with relevant experience in the areas of tech-support
- Problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret sales performance and market trends
- Independent ability to analyse and judge well as willingness to take on responsibility
- Ability to lead-self through time management, organization, and prioritizing tasks
- Proven ability to guide, mentor and provide technical advice to colleagues, representatives and clients
- Willingness to travel (ca. 20% - EMEA countries)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Our Offer
Salary & Insurances
We believe in fair remuneration in line with the market. With a variable performance-related bonus, everyone participates in our success. We provide our own solid pension fund. Personal accident and health insurance provides peace of mind in case the unthinkable ever happens.
Flexible Working Hours
We operate a flexible working model based on a 40-hour week with hours calculated on an annual basis.
Vacation
6 weeks of vacation applies to everyone so that we can recharge our batteries and find new inspiration. In addition, we enjoy 12.5 work-free days as public holidays.
Personal Development
We encourage lifelong learning and provide employees with targeted support for their individual training needs.
Health & Fitness
Our workplaces offer height-adjustable desks in rooms flooded with light. We have a fitness subscription, support company sports activities, hold skiing and hiking days and support those who bike to work.
Remote Work
We are committed to hybrid working from home or on the road. A modern IT infrastructure ensures we are ready to support new ways of working.
Work-Life Balance
Operating flexible working hours, working part-time or from home, we ensure the work-life balance is respected.
Space and Working Atmosphere
Professional Growth
We are ambitious. We are driven by delivering best-in-class solutions to meet the needs of our customers. Talented people work with passion, heart and soul to make this happen.
Diverse and International Working Environment
Headquartered in Switzerland with locations worldwide, we embrace our diversity, multi-culturalism, and the potential for inter-cultural exchange. Fresh perspectives and insights bring us closer and make us stronger.
Spirit
Our global reach yet convenient size makes it easy to meet and build strong professional and personal connections.
Our people, their unique personalities, perspectives, and insights create the face of Schaffner to the world.
Responsible Contact
Region of Solothurn
Living and working near a small urban town.
The region has much to offer from hiking and biking on the local mountain, enjoying the finer things in life and partying in the old town to jogging along the river.
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