Application Engineer

AutomationSR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AutomationSR in Leeds is seeking a Motion Control Product Sales Specialist to provide technical knowledge and pre-sales support to customers. This role is key in developing both existing accounts and new business opportunities while ensuring profitable sales growth.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and be passionate about Motion Control products, offering technical advice and conducting workshops. Join us to make a significant impact in our sales team.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering (or equivalent engineering qualification) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the profitable growth of the Motion Control business in the Northeast and East.
• Offer technical training, advice and assistance to internal and external personnel.
• Attend joint customer visits with various sales team members.
• Communicate with Service Centres and other departments on technical issues.
• Deliver relevant workshops to the customer base within their geographic area.

Skills

Technical understanding of Servos

Technical understanding of Gearboxes

Technical understanding of Drives

Technical understanding of Motors

Technical understanding of Mechatronics

Education

HNC/HND or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Northeast & East

This is a technical role as part of the overall sales function.

About the Role

ARE YOU THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR? Working in the Motion Control Product Sales Specialist (PSS) team means providing technical knowledge, advice and pre‑sales support to external customers for both new business and existing accounts. We are looking for someone with experience and prior knowledge and passion for selling Motion Control products as well as specific third‑party products that complement the overall offering. The candidate will have a broad interest in engineering and will also be prepared to embrace new and innovative products and talk about them to our customers. The successful candidate will help develop profitable Motion & Variable Speed Drives sales growth within owned accounts, in line with company targets. The role will consist of developing existing accounts and new business development targets with technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for assisting with the profitable growth of the Motion Control business in the Northeast and East.
• To offer technical training, advice and assistance to internal and external personnel.
• Attend joint customer visits with Account Managers, Sales Managers, Technology Partner Account Managers and other external sales teams.
• Communicate and interface with Service Centres and other departments on technical and commercial issues and portray a professional image at all times.
• Responsibility for delivering relevant workshops to our customer base within their geographic area.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or higher in electrical or mechanical engineering (or equivalent engineering qualification) is required.

Required Skills

• Technical understanding of a selection from the following: Servos, Gearboxes, Drives, Motors, Mechatronics.
• The successful applicant will have the ability to provide effective technical solutions, solve problems and endeavour to provide continuous benefits for both the customer and the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.