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Applications Engineer (Drives specialist)
TelfordSource: WhatJobs
£30,000–£45,000
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Applications Engineer (Drives specialist)
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 iconsys ’ 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
Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work
Ability to work off own initiative, as well as being a team player
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