Application Engineer

Posted:
9/1/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Montecchio Maggiore, Veneto, Italy ⋅ Veneto, Italy

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE:

For our manufacturing plant in Montecchio Maggiore (VI) with over 800 employees, we are seeking an  Application Engineer. The Application Eng. gives direct technical support to internal and external customers regarding product/application information, product selection and special quotations.
In case of projects related to Building Service, Industrial or Public Utilities applications or involving key customers, he works close to Sales coordinating the activities of the internal departments (Product Management, R&D, Operations) in order to deliver the requested documentation.
His/her role is critical to ensure customer satisfaction and quick on field problem solving.

 Responsabilities:

  • Provide customers with technical support for selection of standard/customized products showing an extensive knowledge of our product portfolio and possible applications
  • Work together with Sales to understand customer needs / applications and provide the best, profitable product solutions (standard or customized).
  • Work with Engineering, Purchasing, Marketing, Master Planning and Operations to define the best technical solution for the Customer.
  • Quote customized/standard products for single projects or develop offers for tenders
  • Cooperate with training department and sales giving support to customers (customer visit, witness test)
  • Cooperate with Sales Assistants to solve issues about customer product need
  • Contribute with new ideas/suggestions to continuous improvement
  • provide technical solution to OEM and large/international key accounts in the EMEA region
  • Support OEM KAMs of Xylem Commercial team (Sales)
  • Provide feedback to product management team on highly requested special features
  • Attend Exhibitions
  • Visiting customers on demand for technical support to commercial team (Sales)
  • Work close to Sales in specific Industrial and/or Public Utilities projects
  • Collaborate in projects Management

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials , Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering is preferred
  • Good spoken and written English, fluent in Italian
  • Good knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

- An experience in the Customer Service area (Technical Support, After Sales, Pre-Sales) is a plus

- Experience in dealing with complex organization and processes (ability to work across boundaries) is a plus.

- Good knowledge of AS400 is a qualifying factor.

- Customer focus and result orientation

- Proactivity and aptitude to details fulfillment

- Prioritization and planning

- Effective communication, open mind and positive approach

LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)

CONTRACT: Permament, full time

SMARTWORKING: 2 days per week

BENEFIT: Company bonus + company canteen

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.