Applications Engineer
JOB_53877624788142Job type
PermanentLocation
DerbyshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
EngineeringPay
£30,000 - £45,000
Applications Engineer
Application Engineer
Industry: Manufacturing & Life Sciences
Location: Markham Vale, Derbyshire
Department: Installation
Reports To: Business Line Manager
Role Purpose
The Sales Application Engineer supports sales growth and customer satisfaction by combining technical expertise, solution design, and customer-facing engagement. The role ensures that customer requirements are translated into effective system designs and that projects are delivered successfully.
What the Role Does (Primary Functions)
- Sales lead planning and reporting to support business development.
- System design for life science applications.
- Product selection and fulfilment, including ordering and coordination.
- Contract oversight to ensure compliance and delivery accuracy.
- Project delivery support for medium- and long-term installations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Create technical proposals and provide application-specific advice.
- Communicate customer needs and market trends to product development teams.
- Explain complex product features and demonstrate how they address customer challenges.
- Conduct technical demonstrations, proofs of concept (POCs), and proofs of value (POVs).
- Troubleshoot and optimise UGP performance during project installations.
- Collaborate closely with the
Senior Applications Engineer and Global Product Manager during product development and deployment.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Experience working with customers and good communication skills.
- 0–2 years of experience in application engineering or 1-5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
- Full, clean driving licence.
- Strong organisational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable
- Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or C&G/BTEC equivalent.
- Knowledge of medical, breathing, and laboratory compressed air and gas systems, and vacuum technology.
- AutoCAD experience.
Output Measurement
- Builds customer confidence by demonstrating product performance in real environments.
- Increases sales effectiveness by resolving technical barriers.
- Drives product improvement through structured customer feedback.
Role Requirements
- Based at the Markham Vale office.
- Willingness to work away from home, including occasional overnight stays.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work in a specialised and growing Life Science business area.
- Salary between is between £30,000 and £45,000 depending on experience in sales and mechanical engineering
- Exposure to advanced engineering applications and product development.
- A role combining technical depth with customer-facing impact.
- Professional development through collaboration with global product teams.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibilities.
Applications EngineerJOB_538776247881422026-04-142026-07-14
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