Field Applications Engineer

Bilton, Warwickshire
2 months ago
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A global, family-owned engineering group are currently seeking an experienced Field Applications Engineer with knowledge of CODESYS to support automation projects within the Buildings and Energy markets. This company specialises in innovative electrical connection and automation technology, providing technical support, custom assemblies and engineered solutions tailored to local industry needs, with a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency.

Field Applications Engineer - Automation

£50-60k + EV Company Car, 10% Co Pension, Annual Bonus, 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Warwickshire. Ref: 25166

Field Applications Engineer - The Role:

Support Factory, Process and Building Automation projects, including IoT and cloud-based services.

Provide technical pre-sales and post-sales support for automation, interface and IoT product portfolio.

Support Sales and Business Development teams from lead qualification through to specification win.

Develop and present solution-based applications across Industrial, Energy and Building Automation sectors.

Deliver technical demonstrations and attend customer meetings with Area Sales Managers.

Provide PLC-based automation solutions (IEC (phone number removed), particularly using CODESYS.

Deliver training and technical enablement to automation partners and customers.

Assist with tenders, technical documentation and project bids.

Maintain awareness of competitor products and emerging technologies.

Work in a hybrid role combining home working, office collaboration and customer site visits.

Field Applications Engineer - The Person:

Proven experience in an automation, controls or a field applications engineering role.

Strong PLC programming knowledge (IEC (phone number removed), ideally CODESYS.

Experience with automation protocols (e.g. BACnet, KNX, DALI, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus).

Background in industrial, electrical or building automation environments.

Confident customer-facing communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

Commercially aware, solutions-focused and able to influence technical decisions.

Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Engineering qualification (Degree or Level 5 equivalent) and full driving licence essential.

Located in Warwickshire, this role would be commutable from Daventry, Leamington Spa, Lutterworth, Nuneaton and other surrounding areas. We are looking for Engineers who enjoy a client facing role and open to travel throughout the UK and Ireland.

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