Applications Engineer - Coventry - up to £40,000 per annum

A £40,000 office-based role for an engineer who enjoys getting into the detail of how a hydraulic system really works.
Customers will come to you with a problem, and you’ll be the expert who works out exactly which solution they need.
It’s a specialist role in a settled, focused environment, where your technical knowledge is properly valued.

As an Applications Engineer, you will benefit from:

• An annual performance bonus of up to 5%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• An early finish on Fridays, with the option to start at 7am and finish at 3pm
• An office-based role in Coventry, with no constant travel
• A close-knit, open plan site of around 15 people
• The chance to build deep specialist knowledge of hydraulic valve and manifold technology

As an Applications Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Talking customers through their hydraulic system requirements and recommending the right products for each application
• Designing hydraulic manifold solutions, producing and reviewing schematics and technical documentation
• Developing and validating solutions, including supporting prototypes, testing and the test lab
• Investigating and resolving technical and application issues using root cause analysis
• Supporting customer projects from concept to production, working with sales, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain
• Providing technical guidance and training to customers and colleagues, including occasional on-site commissioning

As an Applications Engineer, your experience will include:

• A background in the hydraulics or fluid power industry, so you can hit the ground running
• Hydraulic schematic design and interpretation, with knowledge of valve and manifold technologies
• An understanding of electromechanical and electro-hydraulic control systems
• Experience with mobile or industrial equipment hydraulics (desirable)
• 3D CAD, hydraulic simulation or testing experience (desirable)
• Clear technical communication and report writing skills

If you’re an Applications Engineer who wants to be the trusted technical expert in a stable, specialist business, this is a role you can really settle into and grow. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon for more information.

While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.