Sales & Applications Engineer

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 Role
This 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 scanners
3D snapshot sensors
Surface inspection technology
Optical measurement
3D inspection software
Sensor interfaces and industrial communications
Automation and system integration
What You'll Be Doing
You'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 requirements
Assessing 2D/3D measurement, profile, dimensional and inspection applications
Selecting and recommending the appropriate sensor and measurement technology
Supporting customer demonstrations, trials and proof-of-concept projects
Working with customer samples and coordinating laboratory testing
Assessing application feasibility and installation requirements
Supporting quotations, technical proposals and commercial justification
Working alongside sales and applications teams to develop opportunities
Liaising with international technical teams for specialist application support
Building long-term relationships with engineers, quality teams, automation specialists and manufacturing customers
The Technical Difference
This 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 For
We'd particularly like to speak with people coming from backgrounds such as:
Machine Vision Engineer
3D Vision Engineer
Applications Engineer
Field Applications Engineer
Technical Sales Engineer
Metrology Engineer
Automation Engineer
Vision Systems Engineer
Measurement Engineer
Service / Commissioning Engineer
Experience with 2D/3D laser scanners, machine vision, 3D inspection, PLCs, robotics, automation or industrial measurement would be particularly valuable.
The Person
We're looking for someone technically curious who enjoys solving problems.
You'll need to be:
Technically credible and comfortable talking to engineers
Confident visiting customer sites
Able to understand and challenge technical requirements
Comfortable discussing application feasibility
Practical and analytical in your approach
Commercially aware without being a "hard sell" salesperson
Confident presenting technical solutions and test results
Comfortable learning complex sensor, software and inspection technology
Previous 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 technology
Machine vision and automated inspection
Complex manufacturing applications
Customer site visits and technical projects
Product demonstrations and feasibility studies
International technical teams
Specialist product and software training
Overseas/Germany training opportunities
A genuine mix of engineering, applications and commercial responsibility
The Package
50,000 - 65,000 basic salary
15-20% performance-related bonus
Company hybrid car
Up to 8% employer pension contribution
Healthcare cash plan
Company laptop and mobile phone
Business expenses covered
2D/3D product and applications training
3D inspection/software training
Overseas/Germany product training
Sales and applications coaching
Interested?
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.
Feel free to apply with the link or send your CV direct to (url removed)

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