Applications Engineer

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct hands‑on measurements using roundness, form, surface texture, and alignment instruments at customer sites and in-house.

• Deliver technical demonstrations and measurement guidance across all supported product lines.

• Deliver training at customer sites or remotely on roundness, surface, and alignment products and applications.

• Analyse customer data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to commercial and engineering stakeholders.

• Work closely with R&D, production, sales, and marketing to relay customer needs, application requirements, and usability feedback.

• Create application notes, guides, case studies, and best‑practice documentation for roundness, surface, and alignment metrology.

• Support product validation and feature testing by providing application-driven insights from customer environments.

• Build strong customer relationships to understand real‑world measurement challenges and propose effective solutions.

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of global metrology practices and competitive technologies across roundness, surface, and alignment measurement.

• Provide expert product and application support to assist the sales team with customer engagement and opportunity development.

• Ensure all instruments meet required performance standards through application-focused testing, verification, and troubleshooting.

• Travel regularly (UK and international) to customer facilities for measurements, training, installations, and technical support.

REQUIRED ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Degree-level knowledge of mechanical engineering, physics, or 3 - 5 years’ experience in precision engineering or metrology applications (roundness, form, surface or alignment preferred).

• Strong practical understanding of form measurement, surface texture analysis, and alignment/metrology workflows.

• Awareness of the global competitive landscape for metrology solutions.

• Excellent communication skills across customers, sales teams, engineering, and management.

• Strong presentation, training, and technical writing skills.

• Confident performing measurements independently at customer facilities.

• Experience in applications engineering, technical support, or field‑based metrology roles.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently (typically 20–40% depending on customer requirements).

• Fluent English, written and spoken.

• Advantageous: usability insights, electronics, software interaction, and cross‑functional project support.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Flexible and adaptable across varied customer environments and product types.

• Open‑minded, approachable, and collaborative.

• Strong team player with confident technical decision‑making.

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and 28 days holiday including Easter & Christmas.

• Mentoring for IMechE, MIET, CPhys.

• Continuous training using world‑class tools and equipment.

• 1pm Friday finish.

• Supportive and engaging working environment.

• Perkbox, EAP, GP service.

• Social club and annual events.

• Free onsite parking and easy city access.