Product Applications Engineer – Woking, Surrey (Overview Ltd)

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sensor systems and automation is seeking a Product Applications Engineer in Woking. This customer-facing role involves providing technical support, assisting in product development, and collaborating with teams to enhance product offerings. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and strong communication skills, with a willingness to travel for customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, technical support, or product applications.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems and sensor technologies.
• Proactive and organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for sensor systems and servo drives.
• Assist in development and testing of new product applications.
• Collaborate with R&D and QA teams for product insights.

Skills

Technical Support

Electro-mechanical Systems

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Engineering Background

Job description

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Product Applications Engineer – Woking, Surrey (Overview Ltd)

Client: SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Woking, Surrey
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Engineering / Technology / Electronics
Working Arrangement: On-site (some UK and overseas travel required)

Are you a technically minded engineer with a passion for solving real-world problems? Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge technology and supporting customers on innovative applications? If so, this opportunity could be a great fit.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a market leader in the design and manufacture of sensor systems, positioning systems, and BLDC servo drives. Their products are used globally in industries ranging from security and surveillance to robotics and automation.

They are looking for a Product Applications Engineer to join their growing team in Woking.

The Role

This is a customer-facing, technically hands-on role, perfect for someone with a background in engineering, technical support, or product applications. You’ll be the go-to person for technical support on their core products and will help shape new applications, gather feedback from the field, and influence future product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers for Overview’s product range (sensor systems, servo drives, positioning systems).
• Assist in the development and testing of new product applications.
• Collaborate with R&D and QA teams to feed back product insights and improvements.
• Support the Business Development team with demonstrations and technical input.
• Contribute to technical documentation and product collateral.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working within engineering, technical support, or product applications.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems, drives, or sensor-based technologies.
• Comfortable in a customer-facing capacity – able to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, events, or trade shows (UK and overseas).

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Exposure to communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Modbus, Ethernet).
• Interest in sectors such as surveillance, robotics, or automation.

If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential chat via [emailprotected].