Senior Applications Engineer

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10 months ago
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Senior Applications Engineer - Combustion
£65,000 to £70,000 + 10% Bonus + Company Car + 10% Pension + Benefits
Home Based, UK travel

Are you a combustion specialist, with applications experience, looking to join one of world's leading engineering companies, where you will be recognised as the go to expert and work on cutting edge projects?

This is a unique opportunity that will see you researching and identifying cutting edge technology for the companies' clients across the world and enjoy a senior position for a recognised business.

The company are a world leading combustion / process engineering business, working with customers across different industries to offer unique engineering solutions. They now need a technical specialist to be the focal point for their combustion / decarbonisation projects across the UK.

In this role you will be the link between the customer and sales engineering team, taking ownership of the deployment of new technology at each site, recommending the best equipment. You will also be involved in researching and suggesting the development of new technologies / equipment for the R&D / laboratory teams to meet market growth requirements.

The role would suit an experienced professional from a combustion / process engineering, with experience managing projects, applications engineering and an interest in research and development of new industry technology.

The Role:

Senior Applications / Development Engineer
Link between customer and sales engineering teams
Take ownership of product deployment
Advise on market trends and new technologies to be developed
Home based with UK travelThe Person:

Expert in combustion / decarbonization
Project Management / applications background
Interest in new technology / R&D
Full UK driving license
Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact [Ben Fenton] at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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