Sales Engineer

GradBay; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

GradBay is seeking a Sales Application Engineering placement student to support its power systems team in Peterborough. You will provide technical support to dealers and distributors, help deliver technical seminars, and work with engineering teams and factories worldwide.

You will source and interpret technical data, support departmental projects and complete tasks both independently and collaboratively, while developing professional skills in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Placement year eligibility and availability to start Summer 2027.
• Willing to work on-site in Peterborough three days per week with own travel; relocation not provided.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Desirable CAD skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to dealers and distributors for power systems.
• Assist in delivering technical seminars and training sessions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and factories worldwide on technical tasks.
• Source and interpret technical data to support projects.
• Contribute to departmental projects and complete tasks both independently and collaboratively.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Excel

CAD

Job description

• Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
• Duration: Placement year, full-time
• Working pattern: Three days per week on-site

An international engineering organisation is seeking a Sales Application Engineering placement student to support its power systems team.

You will provide technical support to dealers and distributors, help deliver technical seminars, and work with engineering teams and factories worldwide. Responsibilities include sourcing and interpreting technical data, supporting departmental projects and completing tasks both independently and collaboratively.

Essential criteria – please read before applying

You must meet ALL the criteria below to be considered. If you do not meet every requirement, you will not be invited to interview.

• Relevant degree: Are you currently studying towards a degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering?
• Placement eligibility: Are you eligible to undertake a placement year as part of your degree?
• Availability: Can you commit to a full-time placement year starting in summer 2027?
• Location and attendance: Can you work on-site in Peterborough three days per week, arranging your own travel or relocation? Relocation support is not provided.
• Communication: Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues and external contacts?
• Microsoft Office: Do you have good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel?
• Attitude and development: Can you demonstrate a flexible, proactive approach, with a willingness to learn new skills and take on responsibility?

Desirable, but not essential: CAD skills.