Field Application Engineer – Industrial Automation, Robotics, Medical Devices

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Serve as the key point of contact between clients and QNX Research & Development, Engineering Services, and Product Management.

• Offer technical knowledge on QNX solutions in both pre-sales and post-sales roles.

• Assist the sales team with technical support and consulting activities, which include analyzing customer design requirements and assessing feasibility and scope.

• Oversee customer technical requirements from the development phase to commercial launch.

• Establish and nurture technical relationships with customers to foster new development initiatives and upgrades.

• Execute pre-sales software development tasks, including demonstrations, benchmarking, high-level design support, and initial environment configuration.

• Engage in specific customer-related development as needed.

• Create and deliver technical presentations to customers, whether on-site or through virtual platforms.

• Represent QNX at regional trade shows, speaking events, webinars, and customer gatherings.

• Build and maintain a technical knowledge base regarding competitive insights.

• Advise Marketing and Sales on technical requirements to enhance customer experience.

• Travel to customer locations, approximately 25–30% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in bridging the gap between customers and engineering in both commercial (sales) and technical roles.

• Practical experience in software sales, preferably within embedded industries.

• Background in software development, design, and architecture with a focus on embedded systems, real-time programming, or similar low-level programming using C, Assembly, or C++.

• Familiarity with Linux development environments.

• Experience in industrial, robotics, or medical sector verticals.

• Comprehensive general knowledge of the high-tech and embedded industry.

• In-depth understanding and current awareness of market trends and practices.

• Strong skills in general and strategic business management, creative and visionary planning, analysis and decision-making, effective leadership, communication, and customer relations.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

• Outstanding communication skills, capable of translating complex technical ideas into clear business value.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations with customers.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Familiarity with functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and IEC 62304 is a valuable asset.

• Technical experience with RTOS solutions from companies like Wind River or Green Hills is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Willingness to travel 25–30% to customer locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation, commission, and benefits package.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.

• Resources and tools to enhance your skillset and promote your growth and personal development.

• Sales Incentive Pay (SIP) bonus program based on sales performance against quarterly or annual targets.

• Pension plan coverage.

• Eye examination benefits.

• Computer glasses provision.

• Wellness expense support.

• Paid time off.