Senior Application Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial automation seeks a Senior Application Engineer to join their remote team supporting the life sciences sector. The role involves designing automation solutions, providing technical support, and working closely with sales and clients. The ideal candidate will have solid engineering experience, particularly in life sciences, and strong PLC programming skills.

Qualifications

• Solid automation engineering experience—ideally 3+ years.
• Strong background in the life sciences or pharma sectors.
• Confident with PLC programming and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with the sales team to support customers and design automation solutions.
• Providing on-site support, training, and troubleshooting when required.
• Acting as the main technical point of contact for UK life sciences clients.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Customer-focused mindset

Communication

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Senior Application Engineer, portsmouth, hampshire

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Client:

Frankland Automation

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Remote, UK-wide

We're supporting a global leader in industrial automation as they look to hire an experienced Application Engineer to support their growing customer base across the UK. This is a national, remote-based role with a focus on the life sciences sector—so we're looking for someone who really knows their way around automation in that world.

You’ll be the UK go-to expert for technical support, working closely with the sales team and customers to design, adapt, and implement automation solutions across a wide range of technologies: robotics, drives, motion control, sensors, and software. If you’re someone who loves solving problems and enjoys getting stuck into real-world applications, this could be a great fit.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partnering with the sales team to support customers and shape automation solutions
• Running demos, supporting feasibility studies, and advising on best-fit technologies
• Designing and developing automation systems tailored to customer needs
• Providing on-site support, training, and troubleshooting when required
• Acting as the main technical point of contact for UK life sciences clients
• Staying up to date on the latest industry tech and developments

What we’re looking for:

• Solid automation engineering experience—ideally 3+ years
• Strong background in the life sciences or pharma sectors
• Confident with PLC programming and automation systems
• Great communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Based in the UK with the right to work—unfortunately, we can’t sponsor
• Happy to travel nationally as needed
• Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely

Sound like you? Hit apply, or reach out to me directly at [emailprotected] with a copy of your CV.