Sales Application Engineer

Requisition ID:  46743
Job Location(s): 

Jakarta, ID

Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Function:  R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss Power Solutions is a global leader in mobile and industrial fluid power systems, serving industries such as construction, mining, oil & gas, marine, agriculture, discrete manufacturing, and processing. We are seeking a Sales Applications Engineer to join our team. This role leverages expertise in hardware, software, and field support to execute projects in Automation, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Electro-hydraulics, supporting our roadmap in IIoT, SCADA, and contributing to digitalization initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design, implement, and maintain automation and instrumentation systems for process control.
  • Develop and program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Omron, Mitsubishi).
  • Provide field support for all PLC programs in IEC 61131 environments.
  • Specify, install, and calibrate field instruments (pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, control valves).
  • Support execution of automation, electrical, instrumentation, and electro-hydraulic projects.
  • Work with HMI software (Galileo) and SCADA platforms (Visual Designer, AVEVA).
  • Ensure communication and control of equipment using protocols such as Modbus, CanBus, GPIB, Telnet, FTP.
  • Assist in commissioning systems per customer specifications and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide feedback from job sites for continuous improvement and quality goals.
  • Deliver technical training and guidance to customers and end-users.
  • Act as initial contact for troubleshooting and service issues.
  • Respond to technical inquiries using product literature, engineering documents, and internal/external resources.
  • Promote customer satisfaction through collaborative problem-solving.
  • Ensure timely documentation sign-off and lead project handover processes.
  • Address customer complaints and troubleshoot AEI & SCADA systems, including AVEVA Edge and Insight.
  • Maintain and audit databases of final programs (Visual Display and PLC).
  • Support local partners and system integrators with troubleshooting legacy automation systems.
  • Perform software patching while maintaining confidentiality and IP rights.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Automation Engineering.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Omron, Modicon, Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc) and IEC 61131 standards.
  • Knowledge of Windows Server, IIS, and MS SQL.
  • Experience in electrical design, project engineering, and AutoCAD drafting.
  • Familiarity with industrial graphics software (Wonderware, Citect, Intellution, Proface) and strong UI/visual design sense.
  • Passion for PLC programming and automation.
  • High mobility for site commissioning and troubleshooting; ability to work under pressure independently and in teams.

What You'll Get from Us

 

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
 

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.