OLP Application Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich, Germany - Remote

Get to know Visual Components
Visual Components is a software company with a global footprint. We are here to help teams who are building tomorrow’s manufacturing find the fastest way from the concept to reality. With our inclusive and easy to use tools companies can test their ideas in a virtual environment and get proof of concept before making the investment decisions.
With Visual Components software, you can design production lines, simulate and analyze production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and use offline robot programming (OLP) software.

Our solution is used by over 2400 pioneers worldwide and the tool scales from small local manufacturers to global automotive corporations. Our interfaces are visual, user-friendly and robust which makes us simple, fun, and easy to use.
Our Headquarters is in Finland and we have offices in US, Germany, and Japan. Our global partner network and team of over 24 nationalities make Visual Components a truly international company.
The role and the team
You will join our Simulation Experts team in Germany where you will work towards the implementation of the offline programming solution for Visual Components product suites. In this position, you will report to the head of the branch and use your robotics expertise to handle commissioning projects, documentation work, and other expert tasks including technical product support, technical software demonstrations, and user trainings.

This role will require travel to customer sites in the DACH region, where you will work in close cooperation with our customers and partners to ensure the commissioning success by matching the simulation with the real robot cell. Our office is located in Munich, but you can work remotely from other parts of Germany as well.
Your impact
  • Serve as our technical ambassador: train our customers in the proper use of our products and help them to get the maximum value out of them
  • Provide product presentations and demonstrations for potential customers together with our sales professionals
  • Provide advice and technical support to customers and troubleshooting challenges when required
  • Conduct customer implementation projects at customer sites, where you will calibrate the software according to the real robot cell and test the accuracy of the system to ensure customer success


The skills you will bring
  • Deep hands-on experience in working with industrial robots
  • Solid skills in offline robot programming (OLP) software
  • Enthusiasm to be in touch with people and help them to solve their problems
  • Solid interest in conducting online and on-site trainings for customers and talking to groups of people
  • Multitasking skills
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites across the DACH region
  • Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with customers in German on a high professional level is an absolute must have
  • Strong skills in English to communicate internally
We appreciate it if you also demonstrate any of the following:
  • Relevant educational background, for example, engineering degree – but we do not mind if you got the necessary experience in other ways
  • Some experience in 3D modeling and/or simulation software
  • Experience in Python programming language
  • Experience with industrial robot processes like robotic welding, painting, cutting

We are looking for a team player who is not afraid to be proactive, bold to bring up their own opinions, who is eager to work on various tasks, and who takes ownership of their work.
Perks of joining us
  • The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills in robotics
  • Flexible working times and remote work
  • Great compensation package
  • An employer who supports in various life situations
  • Safe and stable workplace
  • Skilled co-workers and a supportive supervisor and team
  • Low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture
At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other and do our work with passion. We also enjoy spending time together even after work. Transparency, honesty, passion, and helping others are our core values and we are looking for somebody who will share them and become a full member of the Visual Components family.
How to apply
Please send your application via applying with the form. Note that due to GDPR regulations, we cannot accept applications sent via email or private messages.
We will hire the candidate as soon as we find the right person.

Currently, we consider only candidates already located in Germany with valid work permit.
Next steps with us
  • screening is within 3-4 weeks after the application
  • online call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • online interview with our specialists
  • onsite interview with the team
About us



With over 20 years in business, Visual Components is one of the pioneers of the 3D manufacturing simulation industry. 
 
Visual Components is a leading developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. Founded in 1999 by a team of simulation experts, we started with a humble goal – to make manufacturing design and simulation technology easy to use and accessible to manufacturing organizations of all sizes.

Today, Visual Components is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing simulation industry and trusted technology partner to many leading brands. We offer machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers a simple, quick, and cost-effective solution to design and simulate production lines. 

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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