Application Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious startup in Sheffield is seeking a passionate Applications Engineer to bridge engineering and customer support. This role offers the chance to work hands-on in a lab environment while interacting with customers to address technical inquiries. With a focus on semiconductor solutions, you will play a key role in shaping customer-facing engineering and contribute to the company's global growth. Join a team of experienced professionals and be part of a company that values innovation and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Progression Opportunities

Work with Experienced Engineers

Global Growth Plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a semiconductor or electronics-focused role.
• Strong hands-on lab skills with troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab testing and measurements on silicon products.
• Analyze and communicate findings to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Lab Testing

Troubleshooting Hardware

Customer Communication

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Physics

Job description

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Application Engineer, sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Applications Engineer (Lab & Customer-Facing)

Location: Sheffield, UK (On-site)

Salary: Up to £85,000 (Depending on Experience)

About Us:

KO2 are working with a fast-growing, venture-backed semiconductor company based in Sheffield, developing next-generation IC-based silicon solutions with exceptional early customer feedback. Following a successful £9 million Series A funding round, we’re scaling our team to meet global demand from customers across Asia, Europe, and North America.

The Opportunity:

KO2’s client are looking for a Junior & Senior Applications Engineer to join the team in Sheffield. This is a hands-on, hybrid role that combines technical lab-based work with customer interaction. You’ll be central to bridging engineering and customer support — investigating and responding to technical enquiries, running measurements and tests in the lab, and communicating your findings directly to customers.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 2+ years of relevant industry experience or a technically strong individual looking to transition into a customer-facing role.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform in-depth lab testing and measurements on our silicon products
• Analyze, document, and communicate findings to internal teams and external customers
• Manage and respond to customer technical inquiries
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to provide customer feedback
• Contribute to future planning of field applications support as we expand internationally

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Electronics, Physics, or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years' experience in a semiconductor or electronics-focused role (preferred)
• Strong hands-on lab skills and the ability to troubleshoot hardware issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interfacing with customers and representing the business professionally
• Self-motivated and willing to work on-site full time in Sheffield

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in an applications engineering or customer-facing technical role
• Familiarity with international semiconductor markets or manufacturing partners
• Mandarin language skills (not required, but helpful due to customer base)

Why Join Them?

• Be part of an ambitious startup with global growth plans
• Work closely with experienced engineers and founders
• Shape the direction of customer-facing engineering in a company with real momentum
• Competitive salary and opportunity for career progression