Application Engineer

• Review customer specifications, requirements and project scope, and liaise with the customer to clarify ambiguities (KOMs, technical queries, clarification of deviations);
• Define system architecture, interfaces and control requirements;
• Prepare technical specifications and bill of materials (BOM);
• Support proposal and costing activities through technical concepts;
• Select and procure components from Emerson and third‑party vendors and, where required, manage third‑party suppliers (design reviews, follow‑up, escalations);
• Carry out technical design in accordance with Emerson PMO processes (including design freeze);
• Program, configure and commission PLC systems (TIA Portal, TwinCAT, CODESYS);
• Ensure integration with HMI, SCADA, MES and cloud platforms;
• Support factory acceptance tests (FAT) and troubleshooting;
• Lead on‑site commissioning and resolve technical issues;
• Maintain technical and quality documentation;
• Mentor PLC programmers and provide technical consulting, and deliver technical training for them and for customers as required;
• Stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies;

Applications and Systems Engineer

• Planning and development of software for special-purpose machines using programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Testing and/or simulating software functionality on PC
• Commissioning of systems at customer sites, both virtually and on-site
• Creating workflows for customer-specific applications
• Supporting the programming of applications in IEC 61131-3
• Developing visualizations and user interfaces

Senior Application Engineer, Programmer, Automation, Control Engineering – Focus on TwinCAT3

• Independently manage complex tenders and prepare technical and commercial proposals
• Estimate projects in the areas of water transport, pipeline and plant construction
• Analyze, evaluate and review tender documents and prepare bills of quantities/scope of work
• Prepare and submit complete bid documentation on schedule
• Develop technical alternatives and cost-effective special proposals/value engineering options
• Prepare budgets, cost estimates and robust pricing structures
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate subcontractor offers in close coordination with project management
• Prepare for and participate in award and contract negotiations
• Advise engineering firms, contractors and end clients on technical and commercial matters
• Coordinate closely with internal specialist departments to ensure optimal project costing
• Support project handovers and ensure a smooth transition into the implementation phase
• Provide on-site project support as required

Application Engineer – Bremen

• You will play a key role in establishing Emidat as the go-to platform for environmental data of our customers' products.
• Your mission is to translate this data into real value for our customers and to build the applications that drive this, zero to one.
• As a Senior Engineer on this team, you own the full product loop.
• Take full ownership over complex, ambiguous projects: define requirements, navigate trade-offs, and drive delivery.
• Specifically, help establish Emidat as a service provider for Digital Product Passports, and discover new use-cases for different personas (e.g. Sales) in our customer base.
• Coach and mentor other engineers in the team on system architecture.
• Improve how we build: invest in tooling, processes, and abstractions that multiply the team's output.
• Identify problems others don't see, and turn them into actionable proposals.

Senior Software Engineer, New Applications

• Planning and development of software for special-purpose machines using programmable logic controllers
• Testing and/or simulation of software functionality on PC
• Commissioning of systems at customers’ sites, both virtually and on-site
• Creating workflows for customer-specific applications
• Supporting the programming of associated applications in IEC 61131-3
• Developing visualizations and operator interfaces

Senior Applications Engineer, Programmer, Automation, Control Engineering – Focus on TwinCat3

• Oversee the overall technical solution, ensuring customer requirements are met based on reference solutions.
• Lead requirements gathering, system design, implementation, and development of HVDC Control & Protection systems.
• Define control philosophies, protection and interlocking logics, and data exchange configurations.
• Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD, EMTP-RV, and model control/protection functions in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to junior engineers.

Principal Engineer – Control & Protection System Application

• Drive Revenue Growth — Accelerate adoption of QNX platforms and services across top robotics, medical, and industrial accounts.
• Strengthen Strategic Relationships — Become a trusted technical partner to key customers, ensuring our solutions align with their most complex engineering challenges.
• Champion Technical Excellence — Guide your team through sophisticated pre-and post-sales engagements, ensuring clarity, quality, and confidence at every stage.
• Develop & Empower Your Team — Mentor a diverse group of Field Application Engineers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Represent QNX Across EMEA — Speak at regional events, trade shows, and webinars, elevating our presence and influence in the embedded ecosystem.
• Drive Process & Tool Innovation — Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve methodologies, and enhance how we support customers.

Senior Manager, Field Application Engineering – General Embedded Markets

• Independently manage complex tender processes and prepare technical and commercial proposals
• Calculate project costs in the areas of water conveyance, pipeline and plant construction
• Analyze, evaluate and review tender documents and prepare schedules of quantities (bill of quantities)
• Prepare and submit complete tender documentation on time
• Develop technical alternatives and economically advantageous special proposals
• Prepare budgets, cost estimates and robust pricing structures
• Obtain, evaluate and negotiate subcontractor offers in close coordination with project management
• Prepare and participate in award and contract negotiations
• Advise engineering firms, contractors and end customers on technical and commercial matters
• Coordinate closely with internal specialist departments to ensure optimal project costing
• Assist with project handovers and ensure a smooth transition into the implementation phase
• Provide project-related field support as required

Application Engineer, m/f/d

• Join our Center of Excellence (COE) team in Germany and kick-start your career through an international graduate program
• Build strong technical and commercial skills through training, hands-on experience, and international exposure
• Work in an international team and build your internal network
• Connect with Marketing and Product teams in Oregon (USA)
• Participate in structured training programs to support your development
• Gain expertise in Tektronix, Keithley, and Elektroautomatik products and solutions
• Support customers in solving pre- and post-sales technical challenges
• Learn from experienced engineers during customer visits
• Benefit from a dedicated mentor throughout the program
• Develop into a Field Application Engineer (m/f/d) within 12–18 months

Graduate Program – Field Application Engineer

• Independently manage complex tender processes and prepare technical and commercial proposals
• Calculate project costs in the areas of water transport, pipeline and plant construction
• Analyze, evaluate and review tender documentation and prepare bills of quantities (BoQ) and scopes of work
• Prepare and submit complete tender documents on time
• Develop technical alternatives and commercially advantageous special proposals
• Prepare budgets, cost estimates and robust price structures
• Obtain, evaluate and negotiate subcontractor quotations in close coordination with project management
• Prepare and participate in award and contract negotiations
• Advise engineering firms, contractors and end clients on technical and commercial issues
• Liaise closely with internal specialist departments to ensure optimal project costing
• Contribute to project handovers and ensure a smooth transition into the execution phase
• Provide project-related field support on site as required

• Qualify the value of Nexperia's products (strengths versus competitive products) and quantify the technical benefits derived from choosing Nexperia
• Take the lead for product requirements based on application insights
• Represent Nexperia’s application perspective in technical comities and Standardization groups as well as establishing and maintaining technical contacts to key decisions makers and influencers like Car OEMs and reference design houses and of course Industry Lead Customers
• Translate application expertise and customer insights into “customer requirement specifications” and build a future proof product portfolio
• Conduct product investigations and circuit analysis on application level
• Set up demo boards and represent the Nexperia Diodes & Transistors group at trade fairs

Principal Product Application Engineer – Diodes, Transistors

• Be the face of QNX, acting as a liaison between customers and QNX R&D, Engineering Services, and Product Management teams
• Provide technical expertise and knowledge of QNX solutions to customers and prospects in both a pre-sale and post-sale capacity
• Support wider sales team in a technical and consultative manner including analyzing customer design requirements, offering feasibility/ scope assessments to customer requests, and other activities as required
• Manage the customer’s technical requirements (through various support and engineering departments) from the development phase to the commercial release
• Build and maintain positive customer (technical staff) relations to encourage new development projects and appropriate upgrades
• Deliver pre-sales software development work (demos, benchmarking, high-level customer design assistance, initial environment set-up, on occasion may be asked to participate in select development relating to customer-specific needs, etc.)
• Prepare and present technical material to customers either on-site or virtual, and represent QNX at regional trade shows, speaking engagements, webinars or in concert with our large customers
• Develop, and maintain a technical knowledge base of competitive intelligence.
• Provide recommendations to Marketing and Sales on technical requirements to constantly improve and enhance customer experience
• Travel. Some travel to customer sites is expected (25-30%).

Field Application Engineer – Industrial Automation, Robotics, Medical Devices

• Act as primary technical contact for customers: specifications, feasibility, cost analysis, project planning, sampling, and validation
• Manage projects with global development scope, mainly involving Asian Business Units
• Support industrial segments such as white goods, lawn & garden, small appliances, coffee machines, data center cooling, and more
• Identify the best technical solution together with Business Units, balancing performance, cost, competitiveness, and sustainability
• Ensure customer requirements are fully reflected in BU developments
• Support both single components and subsystem solutions
• Work closely with Key Account Managers on growth plans, customer strategy, and opportunity development
• Prepare and present technical concepts and offers to customers
• Own customer R&D relationships and ensure a structured development and sales process
• Maintain technical and commercial documentation (Salesforce, PDMS4)
• Take full responsibility for small to mid-sized customers, including budget and growth planning

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Applications and Systems Engineer

Senior Application Engineer, Programmer, Automation, Control Engineering – Focus on TwinCAT3

Application Engineer – Bremen

Senior Software Engineer, New Applications

Senior Applications Engineer, Programmer, Automation, Control Engineering – Focus on TwinCat3

Principal Engineer – Control & Protection System Application

Senior Manager, Field Application Engineering – General Embedded Markets

Application Engineer, m/f/d

Graduate Program – Field Application Engineer

Application Engineer

Principal Product Application Engineer – Diodes, Transistors

Field Application Engineer – Industrial Automation, Robotics, Medical Devices

Application Engineer