Application Engineer

About the role

As a Field Application Engineer at SICK, you'll work closely with customers to understand their challenges and help deliver smart, effective solutions using SICK's wide portfolio — from industrial sensors and machine vision to safety systems and integration platforms. You'll bring your technical experience into a dynamic environment where innovation meets real-world application.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with customers and sales teams to understand application requirements and recommend suitable solutions using SICK products and technologies.
• Conduct product demonstrations, feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and application testing to validate solution suitability and performance.
• Provide technical support during pre-sales activities, assisting with solution development and application recommendations.
• Perform installation, commissioning, configuration, and validation of products and solutions at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot product and application-related issues, providing timely resolution and escalating complex cases when necessary.
• Support the integration of SICK products with customer equipment, PLCs, machine vision systems, and third-party automation platforms.
• Prepare technical documentation, application reports, presentations, and product configurations to support customer projects and solution implementation.
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders on product functionality and application best practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Service, Product Management, and Engineering teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Gather customer feedback and application requirements to support product improvements and solution enhancements.

About you

• At least a Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Instrumentation, Control Engineering, or related disciplines.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in Application Engineering, Industrial Automation, Machine Vision, Systems Integration, or related technical fields.
• Knowledge of industrial sensors, factory automation, PLCs, machine vision systems (2D/3D), industrial communication networks, and control systems.
• Hands-on experience in product testing, installation, commissioning, and technical troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting customer applications through product demonstrations, feasibility studies, or proof-of-concept activities is preferred.
• Familiarity with system integration involving automation equipment and third-party platforms will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and solution validation.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Fluent in both verbal and written English, with strong proficiency in technical and business communication.
• Able to work independently and travel to customer sites as required.

About us

SICK is a global leader in sensor intelligence.