Applications Engineer
Spirax GroupJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
This contract onsite role at Spirax Group in the United Kingdom (Vulcanic - UK) focuses on designing and estimating electrical heat exchangers and heaters, plus associated control systems, guiding work from first inquiry to accurate quotation and handover. Reporting to the Application Engineering Manager, you will convert customer inquiries with regional sales managers, prepare initial designs and detailed cost estimates, and lead clarifications to deliver technically compliant, timely quotes and comprehensive handover packs. You’ll collaborate with procurement, quality, engineering and sales, attend bid clarification meetings, and be willing to travel overseas. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree or equivalent with cross-disciplinary knowledge in mechanical, electrical, thermal or process design, and are organized, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines across time zones. Tips for applying: tailor your CV to emphasize cross-disciplinary design, fast quotation, and documented client interaction with willingness to travel.
Applications Engineer
Job Summary
The Application Engineer function is to
design and estimate function Electrical Heat Exchangers and other heaters and
associated control systems Reporting directly to the Application Engineering
Manager, the responsibility of the Application Engineer is to design, estimate
and provide high quality quotations against customer requirements; to follow up
and clarify quotations and, where successful, provide detailed handover package
to the Project Team ensuring that we are able to meet contractual technical
& quality requirements and delivery dates.
Your Responsibilities:
Amongst other duties, the main responsibilities of the job are:
Work closely with the Reginal Sales Managers to convert customer inquiries into purchase orders
Prepare initial design, detailed cost estimate and quote in accordance with the process philosophy and specifications provided by the customer for both electrical heaters and control systems.
Undertake all necessary technical and commercial clarifications with the client, focusing on speed and accuracy of response.
Periodically attend bid clarification meetings online and abroad when necessary, either alone or in support of the Regional Sales Manager.
Liaise with internal departments (procurement, quality, engineering, sales, …) as well as external third party to provide technically compliant solutions and costings
Prepare detailed handover documentation and design datasheets, ensuring that all client requirements are captured through the review of any technical specifications supplied with the enquiry.
Qualifications,
Skills
Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in an
engineering discipline with relevant experience.
The company’s products require a broad level of
knowledge including Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal and Process design
disciplines. The knowledge shall be provided by comprehensive training however
basic understanding across a range of these disciplines is required.
The ideal candidate will be:
Self-motivated, hard-working and highly organized with great attention to detail
Able to work alone and as part of a multicultural team.
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Able and confident to interact with colleagues and customers of all levels and build close working relationships.
Forward thinking and able to anticipate problems
Ability to work to meet client imposed deadlines, with clients operating across various time zones.
Willing to undertake occasional travel overseas.