Field Application Engineer

HMS
 stands for "hardware meets software". Our solutions connect millions of industrial devices around the world - in automation systems and in innovative IIoT applications. The HMS family is growing steadily to more than 1200 employees in over 18 countries worldwide. With our solutions, we make the complicated simple We let machines speak, create real value from data and ensure greater sustainability for our customers. "Heart. Mind. Soul." describes our corporate culture and is characterized by Swedish pragmatism.

HMS Technology Center GmbH
 is part of the listed Swedish HMS Networks Group and is responsible for the new and further development of all products related to the division Vehicle Communication.

We support and empower customers - mostly developers from the automotive and industrial sectors - on an equal footing. We work together to optimally integrate our hardware and software components into products, systems and plants and to analyze and solve problems.

If you love combining hands-on engineering with customer interaction, and want to play a key role in the evolution of connected vehicles, then this is your opportunity to make an impact — with a team that shares your passion for technology, collaboration, and excellence.

Our team in Ravensburg is looking for a

Field Application Engineer (f/m/d)

Your Tasks

• As a field application engineer you independently take on the technical support and further development of new and existing customers in collaboration with the local Sales Engineers
• You communicate with customers at eye level and build relationships. Thanks to your customer understanding and technical expertise, you develop solution scenarios and convince our customers of their added value.
• Understanding customer pain points and support them in finding the right solution. Use customer insights to improve the HMS product offering in collaboration with engineering.
• You will provide customer training and conduct application engineering tasks like implementation/creation of customer-specific program code (C) and configurations. You lay out and implement product demonstrators and proof of concepts
• You independently create project calculations, service descriptions and offers together with the R&D, FAE and Sales departments. As an active interface between engineering, product management as well as marketing and sales, you build the bridge to the market and represent your product portfolio with enthusiasm.
• You support your colleagues confidently with customer presentations and product trainings.

Your Qualifications

• You have a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification.
• Customer and market orientation are a matter of course for you - you understand customer needs and find customised solutions.
• You impress with your problem-solving skills and your confident manner towards customers and partners.
• You actively drive projects forward with initiative and a hands-on mentality.
• You have experience in project management and can think strategically and analytically.
• Programming skills in C, Python or a similar language are an advantage.
• You enjoy working in an international environment and communicate fluently in German and English.
• You are flexible and willing to travel occasionally (approx. 10%).

HMS as your employer

• Growth and security:
   You can expect a modern company that has grown profitably by an average of 20% annually over the last 20 years and continues to grow. We offer you a long-term secure job and a permanent employment contract in the future market of industrial communication and industry 4.0
• Together at eye level:
   Our corporate culture is shaped by our Swedish parent company, we maintain an open atmosphere, cooperative partnership and flat hierarchies. We value new ideas and make decisions together and quickly as a team.
• Heart-Mind-Soul:
   With joy and passion, a sense of purpose in our work and innovative ideas, we lay the foundation for long-term and sustainable success - for us and our customers.
• Work-life balance:
   You get the opportunity for flexible working hours, home office, sports and fitness programs and preventive medical check-ups with us.
• Development perspectives:
   Due to our growth, we offer you the opportunity to develop personally and professionally in our international environment (talent pool, management trainee program, specialist career path, further training).
• Sustainability:
   For us, "Climate/CO2 net positive 2025" is not just a slogan; behind it are real measures to make our customers and ourselves more sustainable.
• Numerous other benefits:
   discounted e-charging for car and bike, job bike leasing, fitness offers, company and team events, employee share program, free fruit and drinks, ergonomic & air-conditioned workplaces, parking spaces, working life account, 24/7 accident insurance and much more.