Applications Engineer

4788142
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Derbyshire
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Mechanical Engineering
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    £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.

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