Job Description
Applications Engineer
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Pension (4%) + Hybrid Working + Training & Progression
Location: Cheshire
Are you an ambitious engineering graduate with 1–2+ years’ industry experience, looking to accelerate your career in a high-growth, cutting-edge engineering business?
We are working with a rapidly expanding UK-based engineering specialist operating at the forefront of electromechanical systems, motion control and advanced engineering solutions.
Supporting industries such as aerospace, defence, subsea and industrial automation, this business offers a unique opportunity to work on high-value, technically challenging projects with real-world impact.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hybrid Applications / Technical Sales Engineering role, where you will act as the link between customers, sales and engineering teams.
You will be:
- Supporting customers with technical enquiries and product selection
- Producing quotes and proposals for a range of engineering solutions
- Working on projects ranging from standard products to bespoke engineered systems
- Collaborating with internal engineering teams to develop tailored solutions
- Building your commercial awareness in a consultative, customer-facing environment
This role offers a unique blend of hands-on engineering knowledge and commercial exposure, ideal for someone looking to broaden their career beyond pure design or manufacturing.
About You
- Qualified in a Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or similar technical discipline
- 1–2+ years’ experience in an engineering environment (placement year considered)
- Strong interest in how engineering solutions are applied in real-world scenarios
- Confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude
- Keen to learn and develop within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
Experience or interest in motion control, automation or mechanical systems would be advantageous but not essential.
Why Join?
- Work on exciting, real engineering projects – from catalogue solutions through to fully bespoke systems
- Fast-track your development in a growing SME where your contribution is visible and valued
- Structured progression into technical specialist, engineering or commercial career paths
- Exposure to multiple industries – aerospace, defence, marine, oil & gas and more
- Collaborative, supportive culture with direct access to experienced engineers and leadership
- Ongoing training & development in specialist technologies and customer applications
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop quickly, work on exciting projects and build a long-term engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.
**Unfortunately, this company does not hold a licence to provide sponsorship**
