Industrial Automation Application Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation equipment supplier is seeking an Industrial Automation Application Engineer for the South East UK. The role involves providing technical solutions and consulting during the pre-sales phase, engaging with various stakeholders, and managing projects effectively. Candidates must have relevant experience in automation technologies, including electric drives and PLC programming.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in industrial automation application support.
• Full UK citizenship and residing in the South East UK.
• Strong technical knowledge of automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate solutions into detailed designs across multiple technologies.
• Manage project commissioning and ensure compliance with norms.
• Act as the interface between customers and project teams.

Skills

Technical Consulting

Understanding of Electric Drives

Pneumatics Knowledge

PLC Programming

Project Management

Job description

Industrial Automation Application Engineer – South East UK, you must live within this area

Please note: You must be a full UK citizen living and working in the UK to be considered for this opportunity. Relevant industrial automation application support experience covering electric drives, pneumatics, control systems, and PLC programming is required.

This is a great opportunity to join one of the leading industrial automation equipment suppliers as an Application Engineer covering South East UK. The successful candidate will be required to live in the South East area of the UK; this is a work-from-home role.

The Application Engineer is an expert providing the best technical consulting and solutions for key Industrial Automation applications to the Sales Teams during the pre-sales phase, considering commercial aspects and supporting assigned projects. Expertise in commissioning, software, and controls functionalities is required for this role.

Key Aspects of the Role:

1. Translate multi-technological solutions into detailed designs in pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and software solutions using the latest technologies.
2. Assess the technical feasibility of proposals based on industry and technology segment knowledge.
3. Prepare specification lists and write technical elements for customer proposals.
4. Create requirement specifications with the customer.
5. Ensure project deadlines are met and oversee project realization.
6. Report activities and developments related to projects, ensuring data is correctly managed in company systems.
7. Handle complaints by setting up action plans if necessary.
8. Discuss machine concepts to optimize and define specifications.
9. Support drafting of account plans.
10. Act as an interface between the customer and relevant departments during pre-sales, in coordination with the sales engineer.
11. Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to the team for specific products and applications.
12. Support compliance with norms and regulations.
13. Identify and support winning projects.
14. Manage project commissioning at the customer site, coordinating technical activities.
15. Support marketing campaigns and promotional activities.