Graduate or Junior Applications Engineer

Fisher Smith Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mileage allowance

Year-end bonus

Holiday entitlement 21 days

Training & mentoring

International training courses

Career progression

Friday team lunch

Team walks / thinking time

Job summary

Fisher Smith Ltd. is a UK leader in machine vision and automation solutions, delivering projects across aerospace, transport, healthcare, agriculture and more.

The Graduate/Junior Applications Engineer will participate in the full lifecycle from requirements to installation and ongoing support, with hands-on work in office, lab, and customer sites across the UK. This role suits someone early in their career, eager to grow in engineering, development, and AI-enabled manufacturing technologies,

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related discipline.
• Exposure to programming and a desire to develop further.
• Methodical, detail-minded with good communication and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Configure and test industrial camera and machine vision systems.
• Design, program and deploy machine vision solutions.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to deliver technical solutions.
• Provide remote and on-site support to customers.

Skills

Programming exposure

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving license

Education

Degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering / CS / Robotics or related

Job description

Fisher Smith is a UK leader in machine vision and automation solutions, established in 2004. We design, build, and support cutting-edge systems for customers across aerospace, transport, healthcare, agriculture, and more.

Our new, larger office in Corby includes a dedicated development and testing lab, giving engineers hands-on access to the latest technology. We’re passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and working at the forefront of AI and deep learning within industrial automation.

The Role

As a Graduate or Junior Applications Engineer, you’ll join a friendly and highly experienced team delivering real-world automation projects. You’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle—from understanding customer requirements through to development, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support.

Your time will be split between the office, lab, and customer sites across the UK, with occasional overseas travel. You’ll gain first-hand insight into how products are designed, manufactured, and inspected, working with multinational customers on bespoke solutions where no two projects are the same.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on engineering experience, strong technical development, and exposure to modern manufacturing and AI-driven technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Configuring and testing industrial camera and machine vision systems
• Designing, programming, and deploying machine vision solutions
• Working closely with customers and suppliers to deliver high-quality technical solutions
• Supporting customers both remotely and on-site
• Collaborating with sales and engineering teams on technical proposals
• Continuously developing technical knowledge to build a broad understanding of automation systems
• Working with the latest AI, deep learning, and automation technologies

What We’re Looking For

• A degree, HND or HNC (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline
• Exposure to programming and a strong desire to develop further
• A methodical, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
• Willingness to travel and work in varied environments (factory, lab, office)
• Full UK driving license

What We Offer

At Fisher Smith, your work will directly influence the systems we build and the customers we support. We provide a supportive environment where learning is encouraged, ideas are valued, and your role can evolve as your skills develop.

• Starting salary of £25,000 - £30,000 (review after 6 months, then annually)
• Full Electric company car or mileage allowance (once working independently)
• Site day pay bonuses and all expenses covered
• Discretionary end-of-year and Christmas bonuses (based on company performance)
• 21 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Extensive training and mentoring, including hands-on experience with modern automation and AI technologies
• Opportunities to attend international courses and trade shows
• Clear career progression as you develop
• Flexibility to shape your role around your interests and strengths
• Friday team lunch
• Daily team walks or encouraged free-thinking time

If you’re looking to escape the ordinary and build a varied, rewarding engineering career, this is your opportunity to join a company where your work genuinely makes an impact.

Interviews will commence from 1 December 2026. We may contact suitable candidates before the closing date.