Application Engineer

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a dedicated Applications Engineer. The role involves preparing multidisciplinary proposals and engaging directly with clients. Candidates should have a minimum of an HND in Engineering, strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This primarily office-based position offers opportunities for international travel and requires adherence to quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in sales, proposals, or related industries.
• Experience with fired combustion equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze customer enquiries to design appropriate equipment.
• Develop an understanding of process design and calculations.
• Prepare competitive, technically sound proposals aligned with customer requirements.
• Maintain communication with customers during the quotation phase.
• Support the drafting team with preparation of process data sheets.
• Enhance sales documentation using Microsoft Office.
• Adhere to quality management systems and contribute to a safe working environment.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong team player

Highly organized

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum HND or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Applications Engineer

Cambridgeshire

Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Position

My client is seeking a dedicated and technically proficient Applications Engineer to support the preparation of multidisciplinary proposals that merge both technical and commercial content. While prior experience in a similar role is highly desirable, we are equally interested in candidates with a strong engineering background and a drive to deliver outstanding results.

Although the role is primarily office-based, it includes opportunities for international travel, primarily within the EMEAR region, to engage directly with clients and contribute to technical and commercial discussions.

Key Responsibilities for the applications engineer role

• Technical Analysis Interpret and analyse customer enquiries and specifications to design and specify appropriate equipment.
• Process Design Develop a solid understanding of process design and calculations. Full training will be provided.
• Proposal Development Prepare competitive, technically sound, and commercially viable proposals aligned with customer requirements and defined scope.
• Customer Engagement Maintain communication with customers during the quotation phase, addressing technical and commercial questions to secure purchase orders.
• Post-Order Support Work with the project execution team, prepare process data sheets, and support the drafting team as needed.
• Continuous Improvement Enhance sales documentation and presentations using Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Quality and Safety Compliance Adhere to quality management systems (ISO9001:2015, ISO14001, ISO45001) and contribute to a safe and efficient working environment.

Requirements

• Education Minimum HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Industry Experience Previous experience in sales, proposals, or related industries. Experience with fired combustion equipment or similar process knowledge is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Confident and capable of autonomous decision-making
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)