JOB DESCRIPTION

The Presales Engineer will be the technical cornerstone of Dessia’s commercial team, responsible for demonstrating the platform’s value to prospective customers, supporting onboarding, and ensuring a smooth transition from proof-of-concept to production use.

You will work closely with sales, product, and engineering teams, engaging directly with engineering teams and decision-makers to translate complex technical challenges into clear, AI-driven solutions.

Dessia is a fast-growing French startup developing an AI-powered platform combining AI and robotic process automation to reduce product development cycles (up to 70%) while delivering accurate, first-time-right results. The solution integrates with existing PLM and CAD environments and supports global OEMs across automotive, aerospace, and defense.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver impactful product demonstrations to engineering teams, technical leaders, and business stakeholders.

• Partner with the sales team to understand customer requirements and tailor technical solutions accordingly.

• Support customer onboarding and deliver technical training to ensure successful adoption of the platform.

• Act as the technical bridge between customers, sales, and internal engineering teams.

• Contribute to the development of technical sales assets, demos, and best practices.

• Support strategic partnerships and participate in customer and partner meetings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

The role can be remote within France, with Paris preferred.
Occasional travel within Europe is expected to meet customers and partners.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Background in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• Hands-on experience with CAD design tools.

• Industry experience in automotive, aerospace, or defense is a plus.

• Understanding of PLM environments and engineering workflows.

• Python knowledge is a strong plus.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and French.

• Experience working for or closely with an OEM is highly desirable.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Customer-focused, confident, and comfortable presenting complex technical solutions.

• Strong ability to translate complex engineering challenges into clear, value-focused solutions.

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND

Open to candidates with a Mechanical Engineering background (or closely related field) and strong technical exposure to industrial engineering environments.

• Interview with the HR Manager

• Interview with the CEO / Hiring Manager

• Final decision