Senior Technical Engineer

Househam Sprayers Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 35k-45k

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Team values and recognition

Free tea and coffee

On-site parking

Job summary

Househam Sprayers Ltd is seeking a Senior Technical Engineer to design, optimise and develop new and existing products within our range while ensuring compliance with latest legislation. You will own the integration of core control systems from engine to height control, ensuring reliable field performance.

This hands-on, high-ownership role requires leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with sales and purchasing to deliver cost-effective, innovative

Qualifications

• Mechanical systems including hydraulic, hydrostatic, water/chemical spray, pneumatic.
• Electrical/electronic systems with CANBUS and off-highway wiring principles.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of control systems across the machine, including engines, pumps, motors, valves and controllers.
• Carry out engineering processes such as ECR/ECN, BOMs, and project planning.
• Create and maintain timelines for strategic projects with cost/timing breakdowns.
• Support Sales and Purchasing with accurate costing and quotations.
• Drive continuous improvement and product innovation.
• Collaborate with design engineers to reflect control system requirements in design.
• Ensure compliance with standards and legislation; maintain technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in hands-on production or field work.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Technical Engineer to design, optimise and develop new and existing products and features within the Househam range whilst ensuring compliance with the latest legislation in the most effective, efficient and economical way.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence product innovation, drive continuous improvement, and help shape the future of Househam products and processes.

The Role

As Senior Technical Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration and implementation of all control systems that bring our self-propelled crop sprayers to life. You’ll own the integration of the machine’s core control systems, from the engine and drivetrain through to spraying and height control, ensuring everything works together reliably in the field.

This is a hands-on, high-ownership role. You’ll be the engineer who understands how the whole works, how the engine, wheel motors, and drive pumps coordinate to move the machine, how the spraying controller manages application, and how the height control system keeps the boom where it needs to be.

You will work closely with senior leadership, sales, purchasing, and customers to ensure our products remain competitive, innovative, and aligned with market needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the integration of control systems across the machine. This includes engines, Drive pumps, Motors, Hydraulic valves, spray controllers, pneumatic control systems etc
• Carrying out engineering processes including ECR/ECN systems, BOMs, and project planning
• Creating and maintaining timelines for strategic projects (Example, Integrating a new component onto the machine, with a full break down on costs and timings)
• Supporting Sales and Purchasing with accurate costing and quotations
• Driving continuous improvement and product innovation
• Collaborating with the design engineers to ensure control system requirements are reflected in machine design
• Ensuring compliance with standards, legislation, and technical documentation
• Supporting long-term initiatives such as quality systems and ISO standards
• Mentoring Junior engineers within the team
• Getting hands on in the production workshop or out in the field

Skills & Experience

• Mechanical Systems (hydraulic/hydrostatic, water/chemical spray, pneumatic)
• Electrical/electronic systems (CANBUS communication, general off highway wiring principles)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a design and development environment
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and product development
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Ability to fault find in an efficient manner
• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience)

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with PLC/Embedded controller programming (e.g. CODESYS 2.3 or 3.5)
• Experience with DFMA
• Familiarity with engineering change systems and project tools
• Computer Aided design experience (Solidedge, Solidworks)
• Experience in Addictive manufacturing

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset
• Excellent problem-solving ability with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects
• Committed to continuous improvement and high-quality standards

What we offer

• Competitive salary (Between 35k & 45k, depending on experience)
• Holiday entitlement
• Ongoing training and development
• Team Values reward and recognition opportunities
• Free tea and coffee
• On-site parking

This role is primarily office-based, with collaboration across departments and occasional engagement with customers and external partners.

Additional Information

• Applicants must have a right to work in the UK

Househam Equal Opportunities Policy applies – we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals

• Applicant data will be processed in accordance with UK GDPR

Why Join Us?

At Househam, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our engineering capability. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership team within a growing business that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.