Field Applications Engineer

Are you ready to take your engineering career to new heights? Do you have a passion for innovation and technical excellence? Can you envision yourself as a key player in a dynamic team that drives groundbreaking solutions? We are currently looking for a Field Applications Engineer (Durakool) to join our busy team in Copthorne, West Sussex!

As a Field Applications Engineer (Durakool), you will deliver engineering excellence by collaborating with customers and various internal teams, including Sales Support and Product Management. Your role involves leveraging your knowledge of contactors and relays to develop innovative technical solutions tailored to customer needs. You will be customer-facing, ensuring that the Durakool brand is seen as a subject matter expert while also driving sales growth and product improvements.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Essential Criteria – Field Application Engineer (Durakool)

Education & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of international certifications and standards, including UL, CE, CCC, and VDE.

Technical Expertise

• In-depth relay and contactor know-how, including:
• Electrical design
• Thermal considerations
• Mechanical and system-level design
• Experience in application-specific engineering and solution development.
• Familiarity with global product compliance, certification processes, and industry standards.

Industry & Application Knowledge

• Broad application know-how with proven experience in:
• Electric Vehicles (EV)
• Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
• Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Other relevant industrial, power switching, or automotive applications.

Professional Experience

• Proven experience in Field Application Engineering or technical customer support roles.
• Demonstrated service experience with customers, from pre-sales consultation to post-sales technical support.
• History of delivering certified, validated, and robust engineering solutions.
• Active involvement in design validation, testing, and integration with customer systems.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong **project management** and **technical leadership** skills.
• Detail-oriented, with an analytical and methodical approach to engineering challenges.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of how engineering supports business growth.

Field Applications Engineer (Durakool) Benefits:

• £60-70k per annum
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with long service.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Access to an extensive Westfield Healthcare scheme including wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and potential enrolment in the Employee Share Scheme after 12 months of service.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do 

At Solsta, we pride ourselves on being both a distributor and manufacturer. We empower our customers, ranging from start-ups to blue chip conglomerates, by providing them with cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. Our commitment to our people means that you will be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive environment dedicated to fostering innovation.

If you think you are suitable for this Field Applications Engineer (Durakool) role, please apply now! Your next adventure with Solsta awaits!