Applications Engineer

Job description

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.