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# Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Duckmanton, UK
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gbe06f1af96051a4ea7497ee9fa0b831ed

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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