Job Description
Senior Applications EngineerLocation: Lancaster + Hybrid Work from HomeSalary: Up to £70,000About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Applications Engineer to help our client to scale the deployment of technology solutions into real-world client environments - guiding customers from initial engagement through live trials and into full production.The successful Applications Engineer will be the first hire within the new function; this role offers significant ownership and the opportunity to shape how implementation and delivery operate as the business grows.The technology spans mobile, cloud, manufacturing and machine vision, so you'll thrive working at the intersection of physical and digital systems. You'll be comfortable solving complex, undefined problems and creating scalable processes where no playbook yet exists.What You'll Be DoingActing as the senior technical lead during customer engagements and sales opportunitiesDefining realistic timelines, dependencies, and technical risksLeading customer trials end-to-end, including hands-on support during live production testingManaging technical onboarding and accelerating time-to-production while maintaining qualityIntegrating technology into customer systems and operational workflowsTroubleshooting across hardware, software, manufacturing, and integration environmentsBuilding scalable implementation processes, tools, and playbooks to support multiple parallel deploymentsTraining customer teams to become operationally and technically production-readyFeeding implementation insights back into engineering and product teams to improve delivery and scalabilityKey Experience & SkillsExperience delivering and implementing integrated hardware and software solutionsStrong background in applications engineering, field engineering, implementation engineering, or similar customer-facing technical rolesProven troubleshooting capability during live trials, commissioning, pilots, or production ramp-upsSolid software understanding, including mobile SDKs and cloud APIs, with the ability to bridge software workflows and physical systemsExperience in startup or scale-up environments, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and improve delivery processes as the business growsStrong communication skills across engineering, operations, and IT stakeholdersComfortable leveraging automation and AI tools to improve execution, efficiency, and scalabilityNice to HaveExperience with machine vision systems, production or print lines, and quality control systemsExperience within security printing, anti-counterfeit, authentication, or brand protection industriesLocation & TravelThis role is based in Lancaster, with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in the office.Regular UK and international travel to customer sites is required. Much of the work is hands-on, supporting line production environments under real operational conditions.Benefits30 days annual leave plus public holidaysRelocation support for candidates moving to LancasterFlexible working hoursHybrid workingCycle to Work schemePension schemePerformance bonusParticipation in the company share schemeApply today with an up-to-date CV for this exciting new Applications Engineer opportunity.TPBN1_UKTJ