Applications Engineer

CKB Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Applications Engineer. This role involves analysing client specifications, reviewing electrical and mechanical drawings, and supporting the sales team with accurate technical proposals. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and the ability to communicate confidently with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse client specifications, drawings, and tender documents to determine scope and requirements.
• Review electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Produce proposal 2D drawings for customer review using AutoCAD (where required).
• Support the sales team with technically accurate and compliant proposals.
• Liaise directly with customers, consultants, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings.
• Competent in Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and technical curiosity.
• Confident communicator with a professional approach to client engagement.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.
• Strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience in the steel manufacturing industry (desirable but not essential).
• Experience with diesel, gas, or hybrid generation solutions (desirable but not essential).
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD (desirable but not essential).

Why Join:

• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Engage directly with clients and industry professionals.

Opportunity to develop your technical expertise across electrical and mechanical applications.