Applications Engineer

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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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