Forward Deployed Engineer
On-site
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a hands-on technical role at a Series B manufacturing SaaS company, sitting at the intersection of software engineering, enterprise customer ownership, and real-world factory operations. You will deploy, configure, and integrate a shop floor operating system directly at customer manufacturing sites across France and Europe, making a visible impact on how frontline teams work every shift.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Deploy and configure the platform at customer manufacturing sites across France and Europe.
- Write integration code to connect the platform with existing industrial systems such as MES, ERP, and SCADA.
- Train frontline teams including operators, supervisors, and plant managers.
- Own the full technical relationship with enterprise customers from onboarding through go-live and long-term success.
- Serve as the technical voice of the customer back to the product team.
- Identify and surface opportunities to expand the platform's footprint within accounts.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5 or more years of experience in software engineering or technical customer-facing roles.
- Strong full-stack engineering skills with the ability to ship code autonomously.
- Fluency in French (required) and English.
- Comfort working on-site at customer factory locations.
- Proven experience owning enterprise technical relationships end-to-end.
- Background in manufacturing, industrial tech, or systems integration (MES, ERP, SCADA) is a plus.
- Prior experience in forward deployed engineering, solutions engineering, or implementation consulting is a plus.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
LOCATION
This is a hybrid role based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Regular travel to customer manufacturing sites across France and Europe is expected.