Your role
As an Application Engineer Automation Solutions (m/w/d), your mission is to identify automation opportunities within manufacturing and assembly processes in the automotive industry and transform them into practical, value-driven automation solutions.
You are technically curious, customer-focused and passionate about solving manufacturing challenges. You enjoy engaging directly with customers, understanding their production processes and creating innovative yet practical solutions that deliver measurable value.
You will report to the Business Development & Key Account Manager Machine Tool Builders and work closely with Sales, Key Account Management and Engineering teams across the organization.
Your day-to-day
- Identify automation potential within automotive customer manufacturing and assembly processes and drive the development of practical solution concepts.
- Lead onsite workshops to identify automation opportunities and improvement potential within customer production environments.
- Develop practical automation solution concepts using Atlas Copco's Automation, Feeding, Tightening and Machine Vision portfolio.
- Assess technical feasibility, develop budget-level solution concepts, create budgetary cost calculations and evaluate ROI for identified automation opportunities.
- Actively support Sales and Key Account Managers in identifying automation opportunities and developing customer-specific solution approaches through customer visits, workshops and technical discussions.
- Present automation concepts and technical solutions and demonstrate their operational and business value to customers.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, application centers and external partners to validate and refine solution concepts.
- Support the transition from solution concept to project execution.
- Act as a technical expert for automation solutions and application opportunities across the organization.
Your skills and experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in industrial automation, machine tool building, manufacturing engineering or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes and their automation potential.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to explain technical solutions.
- Self-driven, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset with a strong customer focus.
- Fluent German and good English language skills.
- Willingness to travel within Germany, Belgium, Netherland and Austria.
- Experience in automotive industrial automation and manufacturing environments; knowledge of feeding solutions, tightening technologies and machine vision systems is preferred.
Your job location
This role is fully remote.
Why it is great to work with us
- Permanent employment with an attractive compensation package. Enjoy a secure, long-term position with a competitive annual salary, internet allowance, company pension scheme, and capital-forming benefits.
- Flexible working models for optimal work-life balance. Benefit from flexible working hours, the ability to work from home, occasional global customer visits, 30 vacation days, and additional special leave for personal occasions.
- Cutting-edge technology and development opportunities. Work with state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll also have access to our internal academy, LinkedIn Learning, and international career paths.
- Room to grow and flat hierarchies. Take on varied and responsible tasks in a modern work environment with short communication channels and fast decision-making processes.
- Strong team spirit and support. We value collaboration and mutual support. You’ll benefit from structured onboarding, knowledge sharing, and regular team and company events.
- Health and sustainability awareness. Take advantage of our corporate health management program, employee assistance services, and our commitment to environmental and social responsibility to improve quality of life.
- Attractive employee benefits. Enjoy perks like bike, company car and car leasing, corporate discounts, free parking, complimentary hot drinks, and fresh fruit in the office.
Application process
Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:
Talent Acquisition: Markus Karbstein