Applications Engineer

As an Applications Engineer, you’ll work within a multi-functional team and play a key role in the sales bid process - helping to turn customer requirements into practical, cost-effective automation solutions.

This isn’t a pure design role - and it’s not a pure sales role either.

You’ll sit at the intersection of both: designing 2D and 3D system layouts based on proven and bespoke solutions, while ensuring everything proposed is technically robust, commercially viable, and aligned to customer needs.

Working closely with internal teams and customers, you’ll contribute directly to winning new business, shaping solutions that are not only innovative but deliverable.

WHAT YOU’LL BE HANDLING

You will:

Find intelligent, practical solutions to meet customer requirements
Create 2D and 3D layout designs using CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD)
Develop and refine solution concepts in collaboration with the project team
Be actively involved in technical discussions, challenging and shaping customer requirements where needed
Produce detailed descriptions of conveyed goods (size, weight, barcodes, etc.) within proposals
Specify and explain internal and third-party logistics equipment
Present layouts and mechatronic solutions confidently to customers
Perform calculations including system performance, storage dimensions, and cost comparisons
Support equipment selection and technical validation (internal and third-party)
Create cost calculations for mechanical and control systems
Support the handover to project delivery teams, ensuring solutions are ready for execution
Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, guidelines, and processes

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We’re looking for someone who combines engineering expertise with commercial awareness, and who enjoys solving complex, real-world problems.

Essential:

Experience in an Applications Engineer, Proposals Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Project Engineer or similar role
Strong experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
Confident working with both internal stakeholders and customers
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
A structured, systematic approach to problem-solving
Confident user of MS Office applications

Nice to have:

Experience with Trimble, SketchUp, or other 3D design tools
Knowledge of mechanics, automation, and logistics processes
Familiarity with controls / PLC engineering concepts
Experience with third-party equipment (e.g. racking systems, labelling machinery, sorting systems)
Awareness of competitor solutions and technologies

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