Applications Engineer Sales, New Equipment and Retrofits

Posted:
7/7/2026, 5:08:11 PM

Location(s):
North Brabant, Netherlands

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

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

Divisie informatie:

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Functieomschrijving:

About Alliance Machine Systems

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC (Alliance) is a global leader in innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and performance of the paperboard packaging industry. Through continuous investments in R&D, training, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships, Alliance is committed to delivering high-quality, full-range solutions that optimize production processes for its customers.

As part of its strategic expansion, Alliance has recently acquired JD Engineers B.V., a highly respected Dutch company specializing in high-quality specialty folder gluers. This acquisition marks a natural evolution of more than a decade of collaboration between the two companies, bringing JD Engineers’ expertise and innovative spirit under the Alliance umbrella.

In the EMEA region, Alliance operates through its European division, Alliance Machine Systems Europe B.V. (AMSE), headquartered in Bladel, Netherlands and Joure, Netherlands for the JD Engineers operation. Combined we operate +/- 90 employees. We are focusing on a significant growth in the coming years on combining our commercial excellence and for that role we are looking for an Applications Engineer.

About the position

The position of Applications Engineer Sales at Alliance Europe is an interesting, and challenging role. The candidate will be responsible for evaluating customer applications, preparing layouts; quotations and supporting the order fulfilment process for quoted and secured orders. This could be developing in the future to a more sales driven role.

To be successful in the role of Applications Engineer, you should have a dedicated and systematic approach to providing exceptional levels of support due to your technical, planning and organization skills, great communication and exceptional foresight. You will be results orientated and able to encourage a team approach. A high level of skill working with AutoCAD is essential for this role and experience working with an ERP and CRM system will offer a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

  • The role of Applications Engineer is a key part of the AMSE Team and is therefore expected to positively collaborate to form and live the Vision, Mission and Values at AMSE, ensuring that we always embody our cultural aspirations in all that we do and ensures that we remain committed to the delivery our strategic planning process.
  • Work closely with the Sales Team in assessing written documents and specifications to create a solution to satisfy customer application requirements.
  • Support the Sales Team by preparing floor plans, cost estimates, price quotations, and responding to formal RFQs (Request for Quotations) in a professional and expedient manner.
  • Support and advice regarding technical choices within the projects and safety within a layout solution.
  • Translating the technical customer specification and data sheets into a workable AMSE product-, and project specification and project layout for the organization.
  • Supports Field Service Technicians throughout the installation process. Reviews installation packages to ensure accuracy.
  • Works with Service and Engineering Department to process retrofit quotes and order requests.
  • Supports external supplier relationships for coordination of specifications, pricing and delivery.
  • Support projects technically from start to finish.
  • Ensure that suitable risk assessment and contingency planning takes place.
  • To act as a change champion for the creation, development, and introduction of a true Culture of Service, where our team members are driven to identify and address Customer need, both internally and externally.
  • To be successful you will be able to make complex technical decisions, based on sometimes conflicting information sources for the greater good of the AMSE business and will also recognize that a drive for results is a crucial aspect of this role, through the ownership of Company and Departmental KPIs.
  • Comply with Company policies, procedures, and instructions.
  • Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organization’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

What do we offer you?

A challenging and varied position, set within an informal yet professional work environment characterized by open communication lines. In addition, we offer:

  • A market-competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits;
  • An attractive salary based on knowledge and experience;
  • 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days;
  • A solid pension scheme (PME);
  • Employment terms in accordance with the CAO Metalektro (Collective Labour Agreement);
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development within a growing international organization.

Who are you?

  • Education MTS/HTS werktuigbouw (NL), graduate / Industrial Engineer Electro Mechanics (B)
  • 5 years of experience, ideally in a similar role
  • Expert in AutoCAD applications.
  • Knowledge of machine safety and CE regulations.
  • Experienced working in an organization with global manufacturing locations.
  • You are looking for a full time position, amount of hours per week is negotiable

Knowledge, skills, abilities

  • Project Engineering skills, including writing technical project requirements and specifications. Able to participate in small and large projects.
  • Successfully deliver solutions within a global organization, with or without direct line supervisory authority.
  • Excellent written and spoken fluency in Dutch and English, additional language capabilities are an advantage.
  • Ability to travel periodically. May include international and domestic travel as a when required. 
  • Possesses good working knowledge of material properties related to proper operation on AMSE’s product lines.
  • Able to communicate effectively to customers and colleagues.
  • Conducts oneself in a professional and customer-centric fashion.
  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to participate in multiple projects.
  • Strong group facilitation skills and the ability to drive others toward action and decisions.
  • Ability to interface with a variety of team members from different disciplines.
  • Willingness to accept a challenge and inclined to take initiative.
  • Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Self-managing and takes responsibility for own actions.
  • Excellent at problem solving.
  • Self-starter who can work in a fast paced, changing environment.
  • Creative thinker and eager learner.

Competencies

  • Strong, professional “Communication skills”, with a respectful “Self-Aware” and empathetic approach with the ability to “Instill Trust”
  • A dedication for “Customer focus” and a proven ability to “Drive for results”.
  • A strong Leader, that creates a strong “Vision and Purpose” for their team, who is passionate about “Developing Talent” and recognises the need to “Direct Work” “Drive Engagement” and “Ensure Accountability” across their team.
  • An exceptional ability to “Manage Complexity” and “Leverage Business Insight” to co create strategies that are delivered successfully as a result of effective “Planning and Alignment”

Interested?
Apply through the link, and share your CV and motivation with us.

For more information about Alliance Machine Systems, visit www.alliancellc.com .
If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected] .


 

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Company:

Alliance