Application Engineer

Get to know Visual Components At Visual Components, we build world-class 3D simulation software for manufacturers. Our solution is used for designing the factories of the future today. With our software, the users design production lines, simulate and analyze the production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and much more. Software also has a powerful robot offline programming tool that enables users to bring their virtual programs to real-life production systems with high accuracy. Today our solution is trusted by more than 2500 organizations in the manufacturing industry worldwide, starting from small local manufacturers to giant automotive corporations. We see our product as a 3D game for industrial use: visual, user-friendly, and robust. Visual Components is an international company. Our headquarters are in Espoo, Finland, but we have offices in Tampere, Finland, the US, Germany and Japan, along with a global partner network of partners and resellers. The Visual Components team is truly multinational - we have people from over 24 countries, and we speak at least 12 languages! The role and the team We are now looking for an Application Engineer to join our international team in Espoo . You will be working in the Simulation Experts team . Application Engineers (Also known as Simulation Experts) ensure that our customers, which include machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers, can use the Visual Components products and services successfully. In this position, continuous learning is your daily task. This means both discovering new details on the technical side and learning to understand the needs of different industries. In the Simulation Experts team, we have a lot of responsibilities, and we share and rotate tasks and roles. We are looking for someone with excellent technical skills in automation, production, computer science, or a similar field. Ideally, you know how to write scripts and utilize AI to automate tasks, you are familiar with 3D modeling, you are a problem solver, and you are not afraid of leading training sessions or speaking to a group of people online or on-site. As we are now filling a position in the Connectivity team within the Simulation Experts department, we especially value knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, connectivity, and industrial networks. But most importantly, you are eager to learn and help others. Your impact Teaching customers how to use Visual Components to solve their business challenges Providing the most efficient customer support Working alongside our Sales team as a subject matter expert in delivering product presentations and demonstrations. Being involved in creating detailed product documentation and tutorials Participating in consultancy projects Developing simulation components and model libraries Attending exhibitions and trade shows The skills you will bring Relevant work experience and / or educational background (e.g., a degree) in automation engineering, production engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science Good experience in Python programming gained from previous work, studies, or hobbies. We value other programming languages as well Experience in 3D modeling, and/or 3D simulation tools. For example, Visual Components, CAD, Blender, Maya, 3D Studio, etc. Experience in production, automation, and/or robotics knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, connectivity, and industrial networks Presentation skills and ability to talk to a group of people online and on-site Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken Customer focused mindset Interest in providing customer support Ability to travel for work Perks of joining us As a company, we are flexible and adaptable when it comes to your location inside Finland. However, we would prefer candidates near our Espoo office for a hybrid working model. We offer you: Competitive salary The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills and make an impact on the development of the 3D simulation industry Flexible working hours and remote work Healthcare insurance An employer who supports various life situations Safe and stable workplace Low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other, and do our work with passion. By joining us, you will get an opportunity to work with a world-class team focused on developing and delivering the best software for factory and robot simulation within industrial automation. How to apply Please send your application via applying with the form on our career page. Note that due to the GDPR, we cannot accept applications sent to us via email or in private messages. We will hire a person as soon as we find the right candidate. Next steps with us Preliminary screening takes maximum 4 weeks after the application Meeting with our hiring expert to clarify additional details that were unclear from the application – also a great opportunity for you to interview us Technical interview with the team lead and the team to get a feel of the team atmosphere and our ways of working About us With over 20 years in business, Visual Components is one of the pioneers of the 3D manufacturing simulation industry. Visual Components is a leading developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. Founded in 1999 by a team of simulation experts, we started with a humble goal – to make manufacturing design and simulation technology easy to use and accessible to manufacturing organizations of all sizes. Today, Visual Components is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing simulation industry and trusted technology partner to many leading brands. We offer machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers a simple, quick, and cost-effective solution to design and simulate production lines.