Forward Deployed Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. Clera scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.