Applications Engineer, Electron Microscopy

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Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
South East
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Electron microscopy (TEM, SEM, STEM, FIB-SEM) Python Image processing and data analysis Customer-facing technical support Product demonstrations and training Technical documentation Problem-solving Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Applications Engineer, Electron Microscopy - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]9426DJ

Location: South East | Salary: competitive | Sector: Engineering & Software

About this job

Are you an experienced Electron Microscopy Scientist seeking a dynamic customer-facing role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, cutting-edge technology business developing advanced imaging software for electron microscopy. In this is a hands-on, customer-facing role you’ll provide pre-and-post sales support to customers. You will sit at the intersection of science, software and applications, helping translate innovative technology into real-world impact across academic research and industry.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the technical bridge between customers and internal R&D teams
  • Supporting installations, configuration and troubleshooting of advanced microscopy software
  • Delivering product demonstrations, training sessions and workshops (remote and on-site)
  • Working closely with customers to understand workflows and recommend optimised solutions
  • Feeding back insights to support product development and new feature design
  • Supporting pre-sales activities with technical expertise
  • Contributing to technical documentation and testing of new software releases
  • Representing the business at conferences, workshops and industry events

You will bring:

  • Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Physics, Biology, Materials Science, Engineering or similar)
  • Strong hands-on experience with electron microscopy (TEM, SEM, STEM, FIB-SEM)
  • Experience with Python and image/data processing workflows is desirable
  • A problem-solving mindset with the ability to apply complex techniques in practical settings
  • Confident communication skills
  • Solid understanding of imaging workflows, analysis software and data handling
  • Flexibility to travel (~30%) and engage with customers across the UK and beyond

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with real-world impact, and be part of a genuinely innovative, growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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