Application Engineer - 2025

KEYENCE Corporation; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking technical graduates to join their dynamic Application Engineering team. In this role, you will provide essential product support, conduct training sessions, and assist sales engineers in launching new products. Your strong problem-solving and communication skills will be crucial as you engage with customers and enhance operational efficiency. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are looking to kickstart your career in a thriving organization, this opportunity could be your perfect match.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Advanced Company Pension

Life Cover

Private Healthcare

Subsidised Gym Membership

Full Expensed Business Travel

Full Expensed Accommodation

Qualifications

• Degree educated in an engineering or technical discipline is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide product and application support for customers on-site and off-site.
• Develop and deliver training on existing products and assist sales teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Placement/year in industry

Job description

Location: Stockley Park, Uxbridge
Start Date : July 2025

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

1. About KEYENCE:

KEYENCE is a world leader in Sensors, Safety, Vision, Measurement and Microscopes. Founded in Japan in 1974, KEYENCE has experienced rapid growth and is now turning over more than $8 billion global sales per year. We also operate on over 50% profit due to our Direct Sales model!

We have been listed on Forbes “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” Top 100 every year since its inception and we have over 300,000 clients worldwide, including the main blue chip manufacturers.

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Package:

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