Application Engineer / Aftersales

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Hyva Group is a leading global provider of innovative and highly efficient transport solutions for the commercial vehicle and environmental service industries. The company is committed to the development, production, marketing, and distribution of components used in hydraulic loading and unloading systems on trucks and trailers. Its products are used worldwide across a range of sectors including transport, construction, mining, materials handling, and environmental services providers.

Founded in 1979, the company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn in The Netherlands and operates in more than 110 countries with over 3,500 employees around the world. The Hyva Group encompasses more than 30 subsidiaries globally, with extraordinary sales and service coverage and 14 production facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, and Italy, with more than 20,000 customers.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Application Engineer increases sales through customer value creation by ensuring the product performs best in a given application, including the pre-sales process.
Application Engineer is responsible for the effective and efficient work planning for Capital Equipment and hydraulics orders and technical/commercial support to the sales departments. Is responsible for providing excellent customer service after the sale of our products and installations and plays a crucial role in building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with our customers by providing process-technical support.
Key focuses include pre-sales tasks, technical work preparation tasks, and technical support.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Sales and customers in defining the best possible product selection and system solution for their operation (pre-sales phase); creating Trailer Win concepts, offer drawings AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, etc.), SEBIS codes;

Manage ‘technical work preparations’ of sold transport solutions, including designs, project folders, proper creation of the technical documentation, and quality level;

Operate internal help desk to answer queries from Sales/customers/product managers/product specialists on technical issues;

Handle warranty claims and ensure prompt and effective resolution

Provide technical and commercial support to the Sales team;

Study the operation and product to make informed recommendations for operational, system, or product-related improvements;

Provide input to R&D engineering for continuous product improvement and year model upgrades;

Proactively communicate with customers about product updates, new features, and potential improve

Ensure evaluation and integration of customer feedback;

Provide all necessary product information that may be required in support of sales;

Responsible for the management of various documentation materials, such as construction guidelines, project files, and technical manuals;

Define and execute training for trainers, product managers, and customers (country & dealer level) on-site and by remote sessions;

Handle and resolve all incoming technical warranty cases from our subsidiaries, dealers, and direct customers in the warranty database within the given time parameters.

Manage warranties according to Hyva’s guidelines and principles

These tasks should be completed using Hyva's global processes and technologies

Ensure that local technical help is provided.

Willing to travel

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or higher
1-3 years of relevant experience
Good knowledge of Capital Equipment products, including cranes, hook loaders, tippers, and similar
Very Good in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD (2d design), and SolidWorks (3d design),
Customer-focused with problem-solving abilities.
Strong product mindset by demonstrating a rn-fast approach, problem-solving, great communication skills, and empathy.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in an international environment.
A team player with proven ability to validate solutions and deliver features from inception to delivery
Strong tactical execution with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Championing, creating, and delivering value via incentive-based adoption strategies for features and capabilities
English excellent written and verbal communication skills  

WHAT WE OFFER

We care about ecology and are truly sustainable. Not only for the environment but also for social resources.
We have a highly dynamic and very international work environment.
We have Great Place to Work certified countries!
We provide a competitive salary which is adjusted on an annual basis in case of good performance.
We work hybrid and care about your work & work-life balance.
You will find nice extras such as various company activities during the year.

DIVERSITY

We welcome everyone regardless of origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, philosophical or political conviction, disability, etc.