ARAG S.r.l, develops, produces and supplies components and systems for crop spraying, weed control and crop protection for the Precision Farming sector. Research, technological innovation, sustainability and the human factor comprise the values that make ARAG one of the world’s major players in the industry. Today ARAG’s solutions are an essential part of an agricultural management strategy, including data processing with the aim of improving productivity, sustainability and efficiency in the use of resources. The company founded in 1976 in Rubiera (Reggio Emilia) numbers over 600 employees and four branches around the world. ARAG is now a company of Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) as Precision Agriculture Division (PAG).
We are looking for an Application Engineer to join our team.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics.
Previous experience in a similar role for structured companies.
Understanding and designing mechanical and fluid dynamic systems and circuits.
Business English and a second foreign language are desired.
Willingness to travel
Mandatory requirements include customer and business orientation.
Availability for frequent trave

The position will be responsible for working with customers to understand their needs and design solutions using the company’s products.
Assists customers with identifying their technical specifications and determine what documentation is required to incorporate the organization’s products into customer applications. Prepares engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications to ensure that customers’ technical requirements are met. Develops application notes that clearly describe how the organization’s products should be used in the customers’ target application. Develops test applications used for testing modules, including customer-specific components.

Specifically:

• It researches customer needs and problems. In collaboration with R&D, it suggests possible corrections and improvements to products and their operation.
• Analyzes competition and market trends, then translates feedback and requirements into design and tracks product and functionality development.
• Develops product business plans, including development specifications, positioning, launch, and promotional activities.
• Manages product lifecycle stages from design through production and sales, verifying and coordinating defined timelines
• Interfaces with customers by providing technical support and identifying the most appropriate products/features for each case.