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23843 Bad Oldesloe
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Start your career at AT!

Are you curious and passionate about innovative technology and known for your dedicated, hands-on mentality? Then you’ve come to the right place!

    About AT

    Unwavering pioneering spirit, insatiable thirst for knowledge, and boundless curiosity: The team at AT Sensors has been working on the innovations of tomorrow for more than two decades, continually setting new milestones in image processing. We brim with ideas and delight in the rapid developments that revolutionize the industry.

    And it is for this very team that we are looking for new employees who share the joy of advancing technologies and are interested in working with colleagues who are professionally competent in a healthy company culture.

    What we offer

    Career & Education

    • Regular training opportunities

      Our Social Media Manager, Pauline, is currently deepening her LinkedIn skills, while her colleagues Malte and Matthias from the Product Management and Support Office have just completed their training as Laser Specialists.

      We cherish curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.

    • Career Advancement

      Magalie wrote her master’s thesis at AT and was subsequently hired as a Product Manager for the Infrared department. Malte has transitioned from a Support Engineer to his new role has Product Manager for 3D.

      Exceptional dedication is encouraged here. We welcome motivated employees who are eager to make a difference.


    Health & Social Quarterly team events

    • Free snacks
    • Bicycle leasing (Jobrad)
    • Company doctor
    • Convenient transportation connections

    Work & Family

    • Flexible working hours
    • Home office
    • Special leave for personal events

    Application Engineer (f/m/d)

    Application Engineer (f/m/d)

    About Us:

    AT, Inc. is the North American sales and support office of German headquartered AT-Automation Technology GmbH known as AT Sensors. AT is a global technology leader in the field of specialty imaging sensors. We develop and produce 3D laser profile sensors, smart thermal cameras, and software for automation, monitoring, and inspection tasks.

    We are looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented Applications Engineer to provide superior technical guidance to customers and prospective customers. As an Applications Engineer your role will include a unique blend of expert applications consulting, pre-sales support, post-sale integration guidance, and sales support within a wide array of manufacturing industries.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Support the North American sales team and sales partners with application feasibility studies, sensor selection and configuration, system set-up recommendations, software integration.
    • Communicate customers’ requirements to technical teams at the headquarters in Germany and provide input on future product developments required.
    • Lead technical discovery calls with customers to understand measurement requirements, application details, and environmental constraints. Log information in CRM and other online tools.
    • Conduct meetings for demonstrations, training, technical support, roadmap alignment. Meetings can be online or at customer sites with up to 30% of travel (primarily domestic, some international)
    • Continuously deepen product expertise to effectively position new capabilities and enhancements for customer success.
    • Analyze customer environments and use cases to recommend optimized sensing and inspection solutions.
    • Work AT trade show booth at exhibitions and maintain local lab equipment.

    Job Qualifications:

    • Ability to grasp and explain complex technical concepts.
    • Highly desired experience in at least one: programming (C++ or Python), optical systems, machine/computer vision, 3D, thermography, PLCs, robotics
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
    • Excellent time management, problem solving, and organizational skills.

    Education and Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, electrical or software.
    • Six to ten years in a technical or related role.

      Why Join Us?

      Be part of a growing international company, bringing cutting-edge technology to new markets. Work in a close-knit team where your input directly shapes our U.S. success story.

      Just send your application to [email protected]!

      Application Process

      We are looking for employees who will accompany us in the long term. Therefore, we take our time in the application process to get to know you better and to ensure that you are a good fit for our team and could feel comfortable with us.
      1. Apply

      Please send your application to [email protected]. We will get back to you promptly to provide feedback on the next steps. 

      2. First Interview

      If we find your profile interesting, we will invite you to a first video interview. During this interview, we want to learn more about you and your motivation for joining AT.

      3. Second Interview

      After a successful first interview, we will conduct the second interview in person at our office. During this meeting, you will get to know our office, and we will have a longer conversation to determine if we can envision a collaborative partnership.

      4. Hiring

      In the event of an agreement, we will promptly send you your employment contract for review, with contract signing typically taking place at AT’s office one to two weeks before your start date. After that, we will plan and organize your onboarding.

      Found a suitable position?

      Send us your application along with your resume, motivation, and salary expectations to:
      Katja David
      Personalleiterin
      +49 (0)4531 / 88011-19
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