Applications Engineer

I'm looking for an electrically biased Applications Engineer to join our client in Newmarket.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate technical and commercial quotations for switchboards, MCCs, and control panels.

• Review customer enquiries, specifications, and drawings to define solutions.

• Act as the technical point of contact during pre-sales and quotation stages.

• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and propose suitable options.

• Work with internal design, production, and procurement teams to confirm feasibility and costs.

• Ensure proposals comply with relevant standards (ISO 9001, BS EN, UL/CUL).

• Provide smooth handover of information from quotation through to order fulfilment.

• Maintain accurate records of enquiries and quotations.

Requirements:

• Background in electrical engineering, applications engineering, or technical sales.

• Experience in quotations, estimating, or applications within electrical panels, LV distribution, or control systems.

• Understanding of switchboards, MCCs, and control panels (without needing to do detailed design).

• Ability to interpret customer specifications, drawings, and tender documents.

• Strong commercial awareness and costing skills.

• Excellent communication and client-facing ability.

• Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple enquiries.

• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, or UL standards is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 (dependent on experience).

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Full training provided.

• Standard company pension.