Average Applications Engineer salary in the UK

Applications EngineerChelmsford, Essex£42,000 - £48,000 + Training + Progression + BenefitsAn excellent opportunity on offer for someone with engineering industry experience looking to join a global market leading engineering business, where you will receive extensive training and development.Do you have a background in 'hands on' engineering? Or are you a recent engineering graduate looking to kick-start your career in industry?This internationally recognised engineering company are industry leaders in the design and manufacture of innovative products supplied into a wide variety of sectors. Due to continued growth and internal progression, they are now looking to recruit an Application Engineer to join their expert technical team.In this varied role you will act as a key technical contact for customers and internal teams, supporting with product selection, technical quotations and application solutions. You will also support product integration, modifications and value-added manufacturing activities, helping to deliver tailored solutions for OEM customers across a wide range of industries. Full product training and long-term progression opportunities will also be provided.This role would therefore suit an individual with a background in engineering that is educated to HNC/HND or degree level looking to join a world class engineering company offering excellent training, progression and long-term career development.The Role:Providing technical support and application advice to customersProduct selection and application engineering activitiesProducing technical quotations and proposalsWorking closely with sales, engineering and operations teams£42,000 - £48,000 + Training + Progression + BenefitsThe Person:Background in engineering that is educated to HNC/HND or degree levelStrong technical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and customer-facing abilityCommutable to ChelmsfordReference Number: BBBH280187To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Elevations Technical, Design & Projects team are working with a highly established engineering business to recruit a Applications Engineer into their growing global technical & sales function.This is a technically focused role for an experienced engineer who enjoys understanding customer problems, developing practical solutions and acting as the technical link between customers, sales and engineering.You’ll work across a wide range of industrial applications, supporting customers and distributors from the initial technical enquiry through to solution development, validation and delivery. The majority of solutions will involve configuring or adapting established products, with the opportunity to work alongside engineering teams where more bespoke requirements arise.Applications Engineer Role OutlineYou’ll take ownership of multiple customer projects and technical enquiries, understanding application requirements and determining the most appropriate solution.Your responsibilities will include:Managing technical projects from initial customer enquiry through specification, solution configuration, validation and handover.Acting as the key technical contact for customers, distributors and internal sales teams.Understanding customer applications and translating technical requirements into practical solutions.Supporting technical proposals, quotations and solution documentation.Working closely with engineering teams where existing products require modification or further development.Providing technical guidance, resolving application queries and supporting customers through the project lifecycle.Occasionally visiting customer sites to demonstrate equipment, understand applications and help resolve technical issues.Managing multiple projects and enquiries simultaneously, ensuring priorities, deadlines and customer expectations are maintained.Feeding customer insight and application requirements back into product development and continuous improvement.Supporting technical training for distributors and internal teams where required.Occasional UK and international travel.About YouWe're looking for an experienced engineer with a strong technical foundation and the confidence to deal directly with customers.You could have experience in one of several fields including Application Engineering, Project Engineering, Technical Sales, Instrumentation, or industrial equipment.You'll ideally have:5+ years' experience within an engineering, industrial or manufacturing environment.A strong technical engineering background, with the ability to understand complex applications and solve technical problems.Experience dealing directly with customers and handling technical/application queries.Experience configuring, adapting or specifying engineered products or technical solutions.Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.A self-starting approach and the ability to work independently without needing constant direction.Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences.A collaborative approach to working with sales, engineering and other internal stakeholders.A willingness to occasionally travel to customer sites when required.A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline would be advantageous.The OpportunityRather than being in a commercial sales position, you'll have real technical ownership, working directly with customers to understand their applications and helping shape the right engineering solution.If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with customers and having ownership of projects from enquiry through to delivery, we'd like to hear from you.

Applications EngineerAre you an engineer who enjoys bridging the gap between customers, design, and manufacturing? We're looking for an Applications Engineer to join a growing engineering team, playing a key role in delivering bespoke technical solutions from concept through to completion.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role, combining technical problem-solving, customer interaction, project support, and engineering documentation within a collaborative manufacturing environment.Applications Engineer role outline:As an Applications Engineer, you'll act as the technical link between customers, engineering, and manufacturing teams, ensuring projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to specification.Key responsibilities include:Translating customer requirements into practical engineering solutions and technical documentation.Producing parts lists, work instructions, and engineering drawings.Acting as a technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.Supporting product design, implementation, and project delivery activities.Collaborating closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout production.Assisting with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) documentation and customer demonstrations.Coordinating procurement requirements and supporting the timely ordering of materials and components.Compiling technical information to support project close-out and invoicing activities.Maintaining engineering templates, technical documentation, O&M manuals, and label drawings.Supporting quality, safety, and business management system compliance.Participating in internal and external project meetings.Applications Engineer SkillsetWe're interested in speaking with candidates who have:An engineering qualification or relevant engineering experience.Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, automation, controls, electrical, or project-based environment.Strong technical documentation and organisational skills.The ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.Experience using engineering drawing packages such as AutoCAD would be advantageous.Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with customers and internal stakeholders.SummaryCompetitive salaryBUPA Private Medical CareEmployee Assistance ProgrammeService-related annual leave increasing up to 26 days, plus bank holidaysHoliday buy schemeCycle to Work schemeDeath in Service benefitCompany sick payFlexible start and finish timesLong-term career development within a growing engineering businessIf you're looking for a technically varied role where you can influence projects from initial customer enquiry through to final delivery, we'd love to hear from you.