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Field Application Engineer (Electronic Components)

Thomas Lee Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 6JZ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Field Application Engineer role is designed for engineers with a background in analogue electronics who enjoy solving technical problems and assisting customers.
  • Candidates are required to have at least 2 years of hands-on experience in analogue electronic design and a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
  • The position offers a salary of approximately £60,000, which is negotiable, along with annual bonuses and additional benefits such as a car and fuel card.
  • Responsibilities include providing technical support, collaborating with the Field Sales team, and delivering presentations to promote products.
  • The role emphasizes ongoing training and development, with opportunities for career progression in a service-oriented company.

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, helping customers, and being the go-to person for product know-how? This Field Application Engineer role is ideal if you've got a solid base in analogue electronics and want to grow your career with a mix of technical consultancy, product application support, and customer interaction.

This is a service-first technical support role, working closely with the Field Sales team to deliver solutions, not just specs. You'll receive both internal and external training to build your expertise across a wide range of Passive and Active components, including Magnetics, Capacitors, DC/DC modules, RF, and more.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Providing daily technical support and practical solutions to customers.

  • Supporting the Field Sales team on-site and via video calls with deep product knowledge.

  • Helping increase the number of components designed into customer BoMs.

  • Writing technical presentations and application notes for a global audience.

  • Delivering presentations at internal and external events to educate and promote products.

What We're Looking For
  • Degree-qualified in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.

  • At least 2 years of experience in analogue electronic design hands-on, practical experience preferred.

  • Solid understanding of areas such as power supply design, EMC filtering, and communication protocols.

  • I am familiar with DC/DC converter topologies (Buck, Boost, SEPIC, Flyback) and ideally have some experience with offline (AC/DC) topologies.

  • Bonus points for RF knowledge or experience with RF modules and protocols.

  • Naturally curious, outgoing, and keen to build lasting relationships with customers.

  • Confident communicator, happy presenting to groups and working across departments.

  • UK driving licence is required.

  • Strong organisational skills and able to manage your own workload while being a team player.

  • Some commercial or sales experience is a nice-to-have, but not essential.

What's in It for You?
  • £60k salary (circa, negotiable)

  • Bonus, Annually end of year, car + fuel card.

  • A technically varied and customer-focused role with room to grow.

  • Ongoing training and development to sharpen your technical and commercial skills.

  • Opportunities to travel and work across both the UK and some international markets.

  • Real career progression potential in a company that values service, not hard sell.

About Us:

At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match.

How to Apply:

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.