Application Engineer I

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling seeks an Application Engineer I to learn customer needs and define the right solution with strong value propositions. The role partners with Platform, Marketing and Sales to win new business across a hybrid, part-time setup in Craigavon.

The position emphasizes application interviews, quotes, and market development while aligning with product teams for continuous improvement. Regular travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree level, preferable Mechanical Engineer.
• 0-1 year experience and internal training in forklift industry.
• Up-to-date product knowledge is a key for this role.
• Preferable experience in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide PEMA and Dealers with timely and accurate SPED quotations.
• Assist Major Account Sales in responding to RFQs.
• Perform Application interviews with customers and Application assessments on-site.
• Identify product and service gaps with customer value through 'No quote' analysis.
• Support creation of Industry/Application Guides with Product and Industry managers.
• Assist in development of Industry Strategies e.g. Metals, Paper, Concrete, retail, grocery.
• Market / Promote SPED to the dealer community.

Skills

0-1 year experience

Internal training

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title

Application Engineer I

Job Category

Engineering

Job Description

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names.

As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.

Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, the Application Engineer I will learn and understand Customer needs, in order to define the right solution with the best value proposition to win new business while working closely with Platform, Marketing and Sales teams.

This is a part time, Fixed term (12 months) position based in our Craigavon location and is available for Hybrid Working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide PEMA and Dealers with timely and accurate SPED quotations

• Assist Major Account Sales in responding to RFQs

• Perform Application interviews with customers and Application assessments on-site.

• Identify product and service gaps with customer value through 'No quote' analysis

• Support creation of Industry/Application Guides with Product and Industry managers.

• Assist in development of Industry Strategies eg Metals, Paper, Concrete, retail, grocery.

• Market / Promote SPED to the dealer community

Knowledge Required:

• Degree level, preferable Mechanical Engineer

• 0 -1 experience and internal training in the forklift industry with dealers and customers.

• 0 -1 year experience and internal training.

• Up-to-date product knowledge is a key for this role.

• Preferable an experience in international environments.

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026

The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

Work Hours

16

Travel Required

Y

Location

HY EMEA UK Craigavon

Address

88 Charlestown Road

Zip Code

BT63 5PP

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No