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Applications Engineer
Desborough
Permanent role
Monday to Friday working
£34 - £36k per annum

Do you want to join an innovative engineering business where your designs help win major projects? We are recruiting for an Applications Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering company specialising in the design and delivery of advanced process and handling systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented design professional who enjoys combining engineering knowledge with creative 3D visualisation to support business growth. If you have worked as a Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Project Engineer or Applications Engineer within a manufacturing, process engineering, materials handling or industrial engineering environment, this would be the ideal opportunity for you.

The Role

As an Applications Engineer, you will report directly to the Technical Director and become the technical bridge between sales concepts and engineering solutions to help bring clients projects to life. As your knowledge develops, you'll be given increasing responsibility for interpreting enquiries independently and developing complete technical concepts with minimal supervision.

Typical responsibilities will include:

Producing 3D plant layouts and engineering concepts using Solid-Works and other design software prior to manufacture.
Creating visually engaging designs that maximise space efficiency and clearly communicate system operation
Supporting the Sales team through tender submissions and customer proposals
Developing libraries of reusable 3D models and standard equipment layouts
Producing flow diagrams, technical illustrations and visual marketing content
Enhancing customer presentations through animations, walk through's, fly-through and interactive visualisations
Building and maintaining product, machine and customer site databases
Working alongside Engineering and Projects teams to support detailed design activities when required
Contributing to product development, standardisation initiatives and R&D projects
Attending customer sites when required to gather project information and support sales opportunities
Identifying new technologies and innovative design approaches that improve customer engagement and project success

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates are required to have an extensive working knowledge as a design or applications engineer with the following experience and capabilities.

Experience using Solid-Works or similar 3D CAD software
Strong 3D modelling and layout design skills
Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into practical solutions
Experience of crating high quality visual presentations.
Excellent attention to detail
Able to problem solve.
Experience creating technical presentations, layouts or customer facing engineering proposals
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
Confidence managing multiple projects and deadlinesThis would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has been a Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Project Engineer or Applications Engineer within a manufacturing, process engineering, materials handling or industrial engineering environment.

This business has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and continues to invest heavily in product development, design technology and continuous improvement.

The company encourages employees to contribute ideas, challenge existing processes and help shape the future direction of the business. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and industry specialists, gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.

This vacancy has arisen due to continued business growth and an increasing demand for high-quality technical design support across multiple departments.

Benefits and Package

Competitive salary, dependent upon experience
Full-time permanent position
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression opportunities within a growing business
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Company pension scheme
Holiday entitlement
Reasonable paid overtime when requiredIf you have the required experience needed for this role, please apply by submitting your CV or if you require more information, please contact (url removed)

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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