Location

The Netherlands, Germany

Job Category

Engineering

Division

Intralox

Job Description (General Summary)

As an Equipment Application Engineer, you will be supporting the commercial teams with specialized Activated Roller belt technology solutions and layout development which includes drawings, creating simulations, calculations, testing and pricing in the packer to palletizer area of the factory.

Your mission? Strengthen customer relationships by optimizing conveyor system layouts and processes using Intralox’s cutting-edge equipment and belting solutions. Based in Germany or The Netherlands supporting predominantly the DACH Food, packaging and material handling markets, you'll have the flexibility of a hybrid in-office schedule and report to the global Equipment Application Engineering Manager.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities

1. Technical expert for Intralox Equipment and packer to palletizer system solutions

• Have an in-depth understanding of Intralox’s technology capabilities and value propositions.
• Evaluate application feasibility and clarify important specifications.
• Develop solution layouts and application recommendations.

2. Collaborate and Qualify:

• Work closely with commercial teams to qualify opportunities and evaluate the value of Intralox Equipment.
• Present tailored solutions to customers, showcasing the benefits of our offerings.

3. Innovate Equipment Layouts:

• Let your creativity flow! Create innovative equipment layout concepts that optimize efficiency and performance.
• Define project scope and estimate costs.

4. Customer-Centric Recommendations:

• Interpret customer specifications and provide recommendations based on value and performance.
• Balance technical feasibility with customer needs.

5. Assess and mitigate technical risks in projects.

• Mitigate risks for the customer and Intralox by evaluating and identifying potential technical risks in projects.

6. Fuel Intralox’s Innovation Engine:

• Contribute ideas to enhance Intralox technology and explore new applications.

7. Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with customers and commercial teams on projects.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Work together with the regional and global Equipment Application Engineering team to learn and share.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic or Mechanical engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; ideally in the conveyance space
• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other CAD software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Exceptional communication and questioning skills to understand customer needs.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities with a practical, hands-on mindset.
• Proven track record of completing and documenting projects in an organized manner.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Willingness to Travel: Approximately 20% travel required for project discovery, qualification, equipment/solution presentations, occasional troubleshooting, and training.
• Near-native or native German speaker with proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.

Desired Qualifications:

• Conveyance Know-How: Strong knowledge of conveyance-related systems, especially in the food, consumer goods or beverage industry.
• Control Savvy: Familiarity with electrical control systems.
• Automation Experience: Previous exposure to automated systems.

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