Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer

Location: West Midlands

£40-000 - £45,000

We are recruiting an Applications Engineer for an established manufacturer of low voltage electrical distribution
equipment. Once an order is secured, you will take ownership of its technical delivery: interpreting the customer
specification, producing drawings and a bill of materials, supporting the factory build and liaising with the
customer through to delivery. The work is predominantly LV switchgear, with limited control panel work.

The role

You will typically manage three to four projects at a time. This is a hands-on engineering role that combines 2D
AutoCAD work with time on the shop floor and occasional site or customer visits. You will work closely with
production, sales, tendering and site services to keep each project moving.

Key responsibilities

• Review secured orders, contract files and quotations against the customer specification and requirements.
• Produce 2D AutoCAD general arrangement and schematic drawings for customer approval, together with
component schedules and a full bill of materials.
• Prepare manufacturing packs for the shop floor and support production as the switchgear is built, including
regular progress reviews.
• Inspect panels before testing to check that the build meets the project requirements.
• Maintain communication with customers, production and sales on dates, progress and any changes or
delays.
• Coordinate with the site services team on installation requirements; support factory acceptance tests,
customer visits and site meetings when required.
• Resolve post-delivery shortages or rework, maintain accurate project records and contribute to production
meetings.
• Provide technical input to the tendering and sales teams when required.
What you will bring
• Confident, practical use of 2D AutoCAD and the ability to interpret electrical drawings and customer
specifications.
• Fundamental electrical knowledge and the confidence to discuss technical requirements with customers and
production colleagues.
• Experience taking responsibility for several engineering projects or orders at once, from drawings through
manufacture and delivery.
• A willingness to spend time on the shop floor and be on site

Relevant backgrounds

Experience with an electrical contractor would be particularly relevant. Candidates from LV switchgear or
electrical distribution manufacturers may also bring directly transferable experience. An HNC or other recognised
engineering qualification would be beneficial, but is not essential. Specific LV switchgear knowledge would be an
advantage; training is available for someone with the right electrical fundamentals and practical engineering
experience.

Working hours and benefits

Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:45 pm; Friday, 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. The package includes 25 days’ holiday
plus bank holidays and a workplace pension. Salary will depend on experience.

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