Application Engineer

• Pre‑Sales Support and Demand Generation
• Design, build, and deliver technical proofs of concept, value‑focused demonstrations, and performance benchmarks.
• Translate customer challenges into clear technical proposals using industry‑relevant language and solution architectures.
• Gather, clarify, and summarize customer requirements through structured technical discussions.
• Propose system architectures and hardware/software configurations aligned with customer workflows.
• Support customer engagement through technical consultations, customer visits, virtual meetings, and conference calls.
• Contribute to local marketing activities, including technical seminars, exhibitions, roadshows, and webinars.
• Collaborate with Field Application Engineers, Business Managers, Sales, and global subject matter experts to identify and advance business opportunities.
• Provide technical feedback, recommendations, and escalation input to Business Managers and R&D teams.
• Manage technical communication across customers, global experts, and delivery teams to align expectations and mitigate risks.
• Support and enable strategic partners in delivering partner‑led solutions.
• Post‑Delivery Support
• Advise customers on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and defect resolution for customized systems.
• Respond to technical inquiries related to NI solutions, systems, and industry‑specific applications.
   

You build strong relationships by collaborating openly and effectively across diverse, global teams. You approach complex technical challenges with curiosity, structure, and a focus on practical solutions. You communicate clearly and confidently, adapting technical concepts for different audiences, and you take ownership in guiding customers and colleagues toward successful outcomes.
 

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM‑related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional and global teams.
• Comfort serving as a customer‑facing technical lead in business and project engagements.
• Strong communication skills in English and Italian, with the ability to explain technical value clearly.
• Experience presenting technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Several years of relevant experience in areas such as application engineering, software engineering, test solution design, or automated test development.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., LabVIEW, C#, C++, Python) and a solid foundation in software engineering principles.
• Strong capabilities in system‑level debugging, root cause analysis, and resolving complex technical issues.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support customer and project needs (approximately up to 25%).
• Flexibility to work primarily on‑site or at customer locations, with the option for one remote workday per week.
   

• NI LabVIEW and/or NI TestStand certifications.
• Experience developing solutions on NI platforms such as PXI or CompactRIO, including tools like VeriStand and TestStand.
• Background in automotive or mobility applications, such as ECU validation, vehicle communications, test automation, measurement systems, data management, or data analysis.
• Fluency in French (besides the above mentioned languages)  is an advantage
   

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is 42.300 to 78.500 EUR annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
For roles covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the applicable salary range and pay structure are set by that agreement, including how pay levels and progression are defined (CCNL Terziario —)

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