Sales Engineer Fortec Benelux BU Power

<p><strong>Company:</strong> Fortec Benelux BU Power (former Advantec Electronics BV),<br><br>De volgende informatie is bedoeld om potentiële kandidaten een beter inzicht te geven in de vereisten voor deze functie.<br> a Fortec Group Company<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Oosterhout, Netherlands<br> <strong>Department:</strong> Sales / Application Engineering<br> <strong>Reports to:</strong> Management of Fortec Benelux</p> <p><strong>About Fortec Group / </strong>former Advantec Electronics BV ),</p> <p>Advantec Electronics BV was a leading provider of <strong>power supply solutions</strong>, offering a wide portfolio of standard and customized products serving diverse industries—from industrial automation and transportation to medical, LED systems, and other OEM applications. Following the acquisition by <strong>Fortec Group </strong>on 1/1/26, the newly created Fortec Benelux BU Power is strengthening its technical sales capabilities to accelerate growth in DACH and Benelux markets.</p> <p>The Sales Engineer will play a central role in bridging <strong>customer needs</strong>, <strong>technical feasibility</strong>, and <strong>commercial success</strong>.</p><br><p>The Sales Engineer combines <strong>technical expertise</strong> with <strong>consultative sales skills</strong> to support customers in selecting, integrating, and optimizing power supply solutions.<br> This role is responsible for <strong>driving design-in opportunities</strong>, providing <strong>pre‑ and post‑sales technical support</strong>, and collaborating closely with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering teams across the Fortec Group.</p> <p>The role is <strong>60–70% customer-facing</strong>, with limited travel requirements.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>1. Technical Customer Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advise customers on selecting and integrating power supply products.</li> <li>Provide hands‑on commissioning and application support (hardware-focused).</li> <li>Conduct troubleshooting, error analysis, and problem resolution.</li> <li>Act as the primary technical contact for OEM and SMB customers (e.g., Philips, Siemens).<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>2. Sales Engineering & Design‑In Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support sales during pre‑sales phases with technical expertise.</li> <li>Identify customer requirements and translate them into feasible technical specifications.</li> <li>Participate in customer meetings (mostly domestic, low travel).</li> <li>Drive long-cycle design-in processes typical for industrial and non-standard products.<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>3. Customization & Technical Solution Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop customer-specific adaptations and technical concepts.</li> <li>Collaborate with suppliers on custom solutions and quoting support.</li> <li>Prepare feasibility studies and contribute to new product ideas based on customer feedback.<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>4. Quality Assurance & Validation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Test and validate new solutions and ensure compliance with relevant norms and standards.</li> <li>Provide structured feedback to product management.</li> </ul><br><ul> <li>Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.</li> <li>Several years of experience in application engineering, sales engineering, or technical customer support (ideally in power supplies, electronics, or industrial automation).</li> <li>Strong hands‑on mentality; practical experience with testing, validation, and hardware troubleshooting.</li> <li>Experience working directly with customers on technical topics.</li> <li>Good understanding of industry norms and technical standards.</li> <li>Fluent Dutch and English; German is a plus but not mandatory.<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Responsible attitude</li> <li>Focus on the interest of the company</li> <li>Analytical thinking</li> <li>Independence</li> <li>Precision<br> </li> </ul> <p>Additional desirable traits from intake:</p> <ul> <li>Strong communication</li> <li>Calm, structured customer interaction</li> <li>Ability to prioritize and manage both technical and commercial expectations</li> </ul><br><ul> <li>Work address location: Oosterhout office<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Fortec Benelux BU Power </strong></p> <ul> <li>Be part of a growing European power‑supply specialist with access to 50K+ products and strong engineering resources.</li> <li>Work directly with top-tier customers and diverse applications (industrial, transportation, LED systems, automation). xcjrqgh </li> <li>Opportunity to shape technical solutions and drive innovation across the group.</li> </ul><br>