Smart Lighting Applications Engineer

Simmtronic Ltd; Hoddesdon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Package

Job summary

Simmtronic Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Applications Engineer to support technical applications, tendering and lighting control solutions across commercial projects. You will work closely with senior engineers, developing your technical expertise and client communication skills.

You will gain exposure to industry-leading lighting control technologies and smart building systems within a collaborative team, with opportunities for growth and on‑the‑job learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Applications Engineer role or similar.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical circuitry, schematics, lighting, power, and mechanical layout drawings.
• Understand installation requirements for Simmtronic equipment.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proficient in relevant software applications, with the ability to quickly learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Foster long-term relationships through regular engagement with prospective clients, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to inquiries.
• Take the lead in expanding existing client relationships, to contribute to the growth of our orderbook.
• Proactively identify potential sales opportunities and generate leads.
• Proactively seek out new projects and apply on the job learning to utilise new product or software features.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with the contracting client throughout the project lifecycle, from the initial tendering process to the final delivery and evaluation.
• Actively participate in the tendering process by preparing and submitting high quality proposals that meet the client’s requirements and expectations.
• Fully utilise the company systems to manage opportunities and pipeline.
• Perform any duties that align with the post holder’s responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of project tenders, including documentation of follow up actions and communications with potential clients.
• Analyse the 30-day forecast and identify the most promising projects based on criteria such as budget, scope, timeline, and feasibility.
• Monitor the progress of 30%, 50%, and 70% projects within the 90-day forecast and proactively engage with contractors to build rapport, address concerns, and provide solutions that increase the likelihood of securing projects.

Skills

Applications engineering experience

Technical understanding

Electrical circuitry

Schematics and drawings

Communication skills

Learning new tools

Tools

Software applications

Job description

Simmtronic Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Applications Engineer to support technical applications, tendering and lighting control solutions across commercial projects. You will work closely with senior engineers, developing your technical expertise and client communication skills.

You will gain exposure to industry-leading lighting control technologies and smart building systems within a collaborative team, with opportunities for growth and on‑the‑job learning.