Graduate Application Engineer

Illinois Tool Works; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Graduate Application Engineer, where you will be the crucial link between sales and engineering. Utilize your engineering education to assess customer needs and prepare tailored proposals, ensuring satisfaction and technical accuracy. Work in a supportive environment fostering innovation and collaboration as part of a global leader in food safety.

Benefits

Hands-On Culture

Global Reach and Local Impact

Continuous Innovation

Collaborative Team Environment

Qualifications

• Graduated with an engineering or technical degree.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer applications and prepare technical proposals.
• Enter order details into ERP systems and manage customer interactions.
• Provide input for design guide updates and assist in product testing.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Engineering or technical education

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Job description

Job Description:

At LOMA SYSTEMS, we don't just manufacture inspection equipment—we safeguard what matters most: consumer health and product integrity. As a premium global leader in food and pharmaceutical inspection technology, we invite you to be part of a team that's shaping the future of food safety.

What are we looking for?
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Graduate Application Engineer to join our dynamic Internal Sales team. In this role you will be a crucial link between customers, sales teams, and engineering to ensure the creation of successful specifications, proposal documents and delivery of technical equipment orders. You will need to take a technical and commercial view to the total viability of an order/enquiry by balancing commercial goals against our engineering capability and effort.

What will you be doing?

• Assess customer applications to understand appropriate product specifications.
• Review incoming orders for correct technical and commercial alignment. Prepare accurate proposals, including technical configurations and cost calculations.
• Enter order details into ERP/IT systems and prepare formal order acknowledgments.
• Resolve technical, application-related or delivery concerns.
• Engage with customers to secure drawing approvals for complex orders.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is created for sales support, manufacturing, testing and compliance.
• Maintain an organized database of machine drawings and past designs.
• Provide input for design guide updates and suggest improvements.
• Assist in product testing to validate customer requirements are met.
• Participate in technical enquiry meetings to support the sales process.

What do we need from you?

• Engineering or technical education.
• Ability to manage high-volume customer interactions and complex sales order processes, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills applied confidently at all levels.
• Proficient in using related software e.g. Microsoft Office Excel to high level.
• A role model of Loma’s behaviours (Hands-on, One Team, Positive Mindset, Delivering on our Commitments, Taking the initiative) and ITW Values.

Why Choose to work for us?

• Impactful Work: With over 50 years of expertise, our 'Designed to Survive' systems—encompassing Metal Detectors, X-ray Inspection, Checkweighers, and Combination Systems—are trusted by top-tier food and pharmaceutical brands worldwide.
• Hands-On Culture: We empower every team member to take initiative, fostering an environment where your contributions directly influence our success.
• Global Reach, Local Impact: As part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 250 company, we combine the agility of a specialized firm with the stability and resources of a global enterprise.
• Continuous Innovation: Our commitment to research and development drives us to continually enhance our products, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the industry.
• Collaborative Spirit: Join a team that values diverse perspectives and works together to achieve common goals, all while maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere.