Sales & Applications Engineer
Job Description
Are you an engineer with experience in 2D/3D measurement, machine vision, automation, metrology or industrial inspection?
Do you enjoy getting to the bottom of a customer's technical problem, assessing what's possible and developing a solution that genuinely works?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist technology business as a Sales & Applications Engineer, working with some of the most advanced measurement and inspection technologies used across modern manufacturing.
The RoleThis is not a traditional sales role.
You'll sit at the intersection of technical applications, customer problem-solving and commercial sales, helping manufacturers understand what is technically possible and selecting the right 2D/3D technology for their application.
You'll work with customers on everything from profile and dimensional measurement through to surface inspection, quality control and automated inspection, supporting opportunities from the initial technical conversation through testing, demonstration and ultimately the sale.
You'll be dealing with technologies including:2D/3D laser profile scanners3D snapshot sensorsSurface inspection technologyOptical measurement3D inspection softwareSensor interfaces and industrial communicationsAutomation and system integrationWhat You'll Be DoingYou'll become the technical point of contact for customers looking to solve complex measurement and inspection challenges.
Your role will include: Visiting customer sites across the UK to understand applications and technical requirementsAssessing 2D/3D measurement, profile, dimensional and inspection applicationsSelecting and recommending the appropriate sensor and measurement technologySupporting customer demonstrations, trials and proof-of-concept projectsWorking with customer samples and coordinating laboratory testingAssessing application feasibility and installation requirementsSupporting quotations, technical proposals and commercial justificationWorking alongside sales and applications teams to develop opportunitiesLiaising with international technical teams for specialist application supportBuilding long-term relationships with engineers, quality teams, automation specialists and manufacturing customersThe Technical DifferenceThis is where this role differs from a conventional Technical Sales or Applications Engineer position.
We're looking for someone who can get beyond simply specifying a sensor.
The successful candidate will be able to take those requirements and work towards a practical 2D/3D inspection or measurement solution.
Who We're Looking ForWe'd particularly like to speak with people coming from backgrounds such as: Machine Vision Engineer3D Vision EngineerApplications EngineerField Applications EngineerTechnical Sales EngineerMetrology EngineerAutomation EngineerVision Systems EngineerMeasurement EngineerService / Commissioning EngineerExperience with 2D/3D laser scanners, machine vision, 3D inspection, PLCs, robotics, automation or industrial measurement would be particularly valuable.
The PersonWe're looking for someone technically curious who enjoys solving problems.
You'll need to be: Technically credible and comfortable talking to engineersConfident visiting customer sitesAble to understand and challenge technical requirementsComfortable discussing application feasibilityPractical and analytical in your approachCommercially aware without being a "hard sell" salespersonConfident presenting technical solutions and test resultsComfortable learning complex sensor, software and inspection technologyPrevious experience with the company's products isn't required.
Your technical ability, application experience and willingness to learn are far more important.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond a conventional engineering or sales position and become a technical specialist within advanced 2D/3D measurement and inspection.
You'll get exposure to: Advanced 2D/3D sensor technologyMachine vision and automated inspectionComplex manufacturing applicationsCustomer site visits and technical projectsProduct demonstrations and feasibility studiesInternational technical teamsSpecialist product and software trainingOverseas/Germany training opportunitiesA genuine mix of engineering, applications and commercial responsibilityThe Package£50,000 - £65,000 basic salary15-20% performance-related bonusCompany hybrid carUp to 8% employer pension contributionHealthcare cash planCompany laptop and mobile phoneBusiness expenses covered2D/3D product and applications training3D inspection/software trainingOverseas/Germany product trainingSales and applications coachingInterested?
If you're currently working in machine vision, 3D inspection, metrology, automation, sensors, robotics or technical applications and want the opportunity to work on more complex customer applications while developing your commercial career, we'd like to hear from you.
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