Applications Engineer

Our Client is one of the leaders in the materials information technology market, with continuous growth, a unique product, and a great reputation.

Working closely with our Sales personnel and industry sector Product Managers, you will be responsible for the demonstration and implementation of our Clients products

• Understand customer requirements and materials data workflow—determine use cases, help derive implementation vision and strategy, identify key metrics for project success
• Travel to on-site demonstrations and implementation projects around the world, primarily (though not exclusively) in North America andEurope
• Design and develop material and process databases for use in demonstrations to prospective customers
• Develop good relationships with customers’ key technical stakeholders, throughout software deployment and support
• Maintain awareness of best practice within relevant technical communities, by attending conferences and trade events as required
• Identify similarities/ differences/ trends in requirements between existing and prospective customers, and between industry sectors
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• Ideally you will be qualified at least to first degree level in mechanical engineering, materials science, or a closely related discipline
• Experience of working in, or supplying technology to, an industry  : e.g. aerospace, defence, energy, medical, consumer, electrical, electronics, oil & gas…
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong process focus, able to see opportunities for process improvement
• Organised approach, with good project management skills and ability to work to deadlines
• In-depth knowledge of office automation software including Excel, and preferably database applications and some VBA