Applications Engineer

The Sales Application Engineer supports sales growth and customer satisfaction by combining technical expertise, solution design, and customer-facing engagement. The role ensures that customer requirements are translated into effective system designs and that projects are delivered successfully. What the Role Does (Primary Functions)

• Sales lead planning and reporting to support business development.
• System design for life science applications.
• Product selection and fulfilment, including ordering and coordination.
• Contract oversight to ensure compliance and delivery accuracy.
• Project delivery support for medium- and long-term installations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create technical proposals and provide application-specific advice.
• Communicate customer needs and market trends to product development teams.
• Explain complex product features and demonstrate how they address customer challenges.
• Conduct technical demonstrations, proofs of concept (POCs), and proofs of value (POVs).
• Troubleshoot and optimise UGP performance during project installations.
• Collaborate closely with the

Senior Applications Engineer and Global Product Manager during product development and deployment.

• Experience working with customers and good communication skills.
• 0-2 years of experience in application engineering or 1-5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or C&G/BTEC equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical, breathing, and laboratory compressed air and gas systems, and vacuum technology.
• AutoCAD experience.

Output Measurement

• Builds customer confidence by demonstrating product performance in real environments.
• Increases sales effectiveness by resolving technical barriers.
• Drives product improvement through structured customer feedback.

Role Requirements

• Based at the Markham Vale office.
• Willingness to work away from home, including occasional overnight stays.

• Opportunity to work in a specialised and growing Life Science business area.
• Salary between is between £30,000 and £45,000 depending on experience in sales and mechanical engineering
• Exposure to advanced engineering applications and product development.
• A role combining technical depth with customer-facing impact.
• Professional development through collaboration with global product teams.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibilities.