Field Applications Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to provide technical support and build customer relationships. This hybrid role involves visiting clients, delivering product training, and collaborating with sales partners. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronic Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000 plus £6,000 car allowance offered.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5 years in electronics, ideally in design or customer-facing roles.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, RF, sensors, or semiconductors.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Visiting OEMs and design houses to build relationships and uncover opportunities.
• Delivering product training and technical presentations.
• Collaborating with sales and distribution partners to win new business.
• Resolving technical issues and recommending solutions.

Job description

Field Applications Engineer

£50,000 - £70,000 £6,000 Car Allowance

Remote

Are you a technically-minded Field Applications Engineer who thrives in customer-facing roles? We're recruiting for a Field Applications Engineer (FAE) on behalf of our client, a leading UK manufacturer.

In this hybrid role, you'll act as the technical bridge between customers, distributors, and internal teams—delivering design-in support, solving engineering challenges, and driving new business opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Field Applications Engineer:

• Providing expert technical support to customers and internal teams
• Visiting OEMs and design houses to build relationships and uncover opportunities
• Delivering product training and technical presentations
• Collaborating with sales and distribution partners to win new business
• Resolving technical issues and recommending solutions

What We’re Looking For as a Field Applications Engineer:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5 years in electronics (ideally in design or customer-facing roles)
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, RF, sensors, or semiconductors
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally

Why apply for the Field Applications Engineer opportunity?

Our client are a people-first organisation with an excellent reputation in specialist components, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, customer success, and continuous growth.

If this opportunity as a Field Applications Engineer is of interest to you, please contact Jemma at Orion Reading.