Application Engineer (all genders)

We offer you the chance to bring your innovative ideas to life in a specialized, forward-looking company. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our customers and internal departments as well as external partners. Enjoy an industry-competitive salary, five weeks of vacation, a comprehensive onboarding program, diverse and tailored training opportunities, and the chance to work in a vibrant, dedicated team on exciting and meaningful projects – just some of the benefits we provide!

Your responsibilities

From Customer Needs to Co-Engineered Solutions

• Collaborate closely with customers in early-stage co-engineering of sealing solutions to translate functional requirements into feasible, manufacturable, and cost-effective product designs.
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers, ensuring early project involvement, continuous alignment, and seamless integration of feedback throughout the development process.

From Concept to Optimized Product Design

• Lead the design and 3D modeling of components and assemblies, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, sustainability, and compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Initiate and interpret simulations (e.g., FEA, mold flow, demolding studies) in collaboration with internal experts to validate and optimize product performance.
• Create and maintain precise technical documentation, including drawings with GD&T, specifications, and reports to ensure clarity and alignment with customers and internal stakeholders.

From Optimization to Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement by integrating feedback from prototyping, testing, and production, while leveraging new materials, technologies, and innovations to enhance performance, reduce costs, and strengthen market competitiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging materials, and advanced manufacturing technologies to deliver innovative solutions and protect intellectual property through patent filings.

Our requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, or Polymer Engineering, preferably with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in product development and simulation-based optimization.
• Proven ability to build strong technical customer relationships and engage early in projects to co-develop optimized, functional, and cost-efficient solutions. In-depth understanding of customer applications, end markets, and automotive requirements relevant to the Transportation & Electronics (T&E) Business Unit.
• Expertise across the full product development cycle, from CAD modeling and FEA to prototyping and manufacturing. Advanced skills in 3D modeling, design optimization, and GD&T, combined with solid knowledge of polymers and elastomers.
• Strong analytical mindset with a proven track record of addressing complex product development challenges and delivering clear, concise technical documentation to support both customer requirements and internal project governance.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while serving as the primary technical interface to the customer. Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent English (C1) required; good command of German (B2) is an advantage.

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.