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Applications Engineer
Salary: Up to £50k
Location: Milton Keynes/Buckingham
Are you a problem-solving engineer with a passion for automotive technology? We’re looking for a skilled Applications Engineer to join our client's innovative team. In this role, you’ll be involved in the complete product lifecycle—from concept and specification to sales support and marketing. If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment and have strong engineering foundations, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and identify current and future needs of automotive customers, proposing innovative solutions.
- Manage and lead the full product lifecycle—from concept to release—meeting deadlines and adapting plans as needed.
- Negotiate and coordinate multiple, concurrent engineering projects with cross-functional teams.
- Communicate effectively with development and test teams, reporting on project status.
- Create and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure efficient development and testing.
- Review product performance and provide feedback to development teams.
- Support customer service teams by providing expert technical guidance.
- Deliver pre-sales support, including customer demos, training, and quotations.
- Collaborate with the marketing team on Expos, content creation, application notes, and articles.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Two or more years of experience in the automotive sector, preferably in vehicle testing.
- Engineering degree or HNC qualification.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, regulations, and specifications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical adaptability.
- Experience in a customer-facing role with excellent communication skills.
- Full, clean driving licence.
Desirable
- Exposure to GNSS and INS technologies.
- Experience in sales and customer relationship management.
- Understanding of electronics, programming, or scripting.
Why Join Our Client
- Be part of a forward-thinking, technology-driven company.
- Work on cutting-edge automotive solutions with global impact.
- Engage in varied, hands-on projects that challenge and inspire.
- Career growth opportunities with a collaborative, supportive team.
If you’re an engineer who loves innovation and problem-solving, apply now to become a key player in our client's team.
If you are interested in the role of Applications Engineer and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on or email
If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.
Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.
