Applications Engineer (Drives specialist)

Summary of Role

- To prepare technical quotations and proposals to required deadlines and quality standards. To provide a high standard of technical support to the sales team in the preparation of quotations and specifications for drive, automation and control solutions.
- You will be reporting directly to the Sales Applications Manager

Job Responsibilities

• To ensure the sales team are supported by completing and assisting with the preparation of quotations, costings, technical specifications and supporting literature
• Provide high-quality documentation to customers using appropriate software tools
• Provide a high-quality service to customers, maintain the company’s reputation as a leading-edge systems integrator
• Maintain and develop [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’ reputation as a leading systems integrator

Responsibilities of the Applications Engineer:

• To configure technical solutions from end customer specifications across our core vertical markets
• To estimate resources and equipment required, using engineering software and tools as required
• To prepare high-quality quotations and proposals using clear concise language, explaining technical solutions in good detail and clearly capturing the offered scope of supply
• To prepare system topologies and technical material to support proposals
• To act as an interface between sales and engineering teams and to provide a high standard of technical support to the sales team
• To attend customer sites as and when required

General Responsibilities:

• To comply with all Company procedures as defined in various documents including the Quality Manual, Staff Manual and Health & Safety Manual
• Adhere to all relevant standards and work to the Company’s ISO9001:2015 registered quality procedures
• Be pro-active in supporting other company activities such as supporting fellow engineers, assisting with sales and site support
• To build, develop and maintain good relationships with customers, suppliers and company staff
• Attend customer survey, tender and project review meetings when required
• Work outside normal hours to meet required deadlines
• Travel within the UK and overseas
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Qualified to degree level in electrical/electronic or mechatronic engineering
• Knowledge of systems integration concepts and technologies
• Appreciation of core commercial concepts and common industry drivers
• Proven experience using MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Visio
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred

Preferred Technical Experience

Knowledge and experience of some of the following is a requirement:

• AC, DC & Servo VSDs (including the ability to size motors from first principles)
• PLC
• SCADA / HMI
• MES / MIS Networks
• Fieldbus Protocols
• Mechanical Drives
• Robotics
• Safety Systems
• Industry 4.0

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
• Attention to detail
• Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work
• Ability to work off own initiative, as well as being a team player
• Situational adaptability
• Good problem solver
• Hands on attitude
• Enthusiastic and reliable

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary
• Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working
• Programme of personal development & training
• Free car parking
• EV charge points on-site
• Social & wellbeing activity programme
• Bike 2 work scheme

*Location:* Telford

*Job:* Permanent

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