Applications Engineer

Primaire Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to provide technical support in motion control applications and inverter drives. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of drive applications and tools, along with a passion for delivering high-quality service. Responsibilities include aiding customers with project specifications and ensuring system optimization in real-world industrial settings. Strong communication skills and a background in engineering are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in drive sizing and specification.
• Ability to support project specification and integration.
• Practical knowledge of advanced motion applications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and integrators with inverter drives.
• Work on real-world industrial applications.
• Provide high-quality technical support.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of inverter drive applications

Strong understanding of motion control applications

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

HNC or higher in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

TIA Selection Tool

Job description

We are working with a client who is looking to expand their team looking for a Application Engineer with a strong passion for technology and an interest in UK manufacturing.

This role is ideal for an engineer with solid experience in variable speed drives and motion control applications, who enjoys solving real engineering problems and providing high-quality technical support.

The Role

As a Motion Control Technical Support Engineer, you will support customers, system integrators and OEMs with the specification, sizing, application and integration of inverter drives and associated motion solutions. You will work on real-world industrial applications, not just products, helping customers achieve reliable, efficient and optimised systems.

What We re Looking For

• In-depth knowledge of inverter (variable speed) drive applications
• Experience in drive sizing and specification, including use of tools such as TIA Selection Tool
• Strong understanding of applications including: Energy saving, Position and speed control, Load sharing, Converting and winding applications and Long motor cable installations
• Ability to support project specification, integration and drive control
• Practical knowledge of advanced motion applications (desirable)
• HNC or higher in Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality technical support
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, long-term customer relationships