Application Engineer

KEYENCE CORPORATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,700 - 36,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Quarterly Bonus

Advanced Company Pension

Full Expensed Business Travel

Job summary

KEYENCE CORPORATION is seeking technical graduates to join their Application Engineering team in Greater London. The role involves providing product support, developing training, and attending marketing exhibitions. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and communication skills and a degree in a relevant technical discipline.

The position offers a starting salary of £33,000, a quarterly bonus, private healthcare, and a pension plan. Regular travel across the UK and Ireland is expected. A full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate complex ideas concisely.
• Strong public speaking skills required.
• Integrity in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide product and application support for customers.
• Develop and deliver training on existing products.
• Prepare and modify all new product release materials.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

We are looking for technical graduates with excellent problem-solving and communication skills to join our Application Engineering team.

Job Specification

• Provide product and application support for customers both off-site and on-site
• Provide continued support for Sales Engineers
• Test and create reports for technical applications
• Launch new products to sales teams by giving presentations, demonstrations and tests
• Plan, design, develop and deliver trainings on existing products
• Control preparation , management and fixing of demonstration equipment for Sales Engineers
• Develop, update and disseminate technical guides and tips in order to increase the knowledge and skill level of the sales force via company intranet and/or electronic newsletters
• May need to assist salespeople with on-site presentations to customers, as and when needed
• Proactively identify areas to improve department operation efficiency and initiate projects to achieve such improvements
• Understand and observe company/department policies and procedures
• Develop, proofread and modify all new product release materials such as product literature, technical and sales manual, training manual through coordination with the parent company
• Attending and supporting marketing exhibitions
• You will be expected to travel at least two days per month (with overnight stays) across the UK and Ireland for customer support and development of the sales team.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a concise manner
• Strong public speaking skill
• Ability to organize and prioritize diverse set of projects, tasks and activities for timely completion
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Analytical skill to identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data on separate parts
• Integrity – job requires appropriate handling of confidential, sensitive information

Qualifications

• Degree educated in an engineering or technical discipline
• Placement/year in industry preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Must have a full driving licence, valid in the UK

Package

• Starting Salary - £33,000 + Area Allowance (£2,700 per annum)
• Quarterly Bonus (Guaranteed £4k in year one)
• Advanced Company Pension
• Private Healthcare (including subsidised Gym Membership)*
• Full Expensed Business Travel and Accommodation