Applications Engineer – Heathrow

We are looking for technical graduates with excellent problem-solving and communication skills to join our Applications team.

About KEYENCE:

KEYENCE is a world leader in Sensors, Safety, Vision, Measurement and Microscopes. Founded in Japan in 1974, KEYENCE has experienced rapid growth and is now turning over more than $6 billion global sales per year. We also operate on over 50% profit due to our Direct Sales model!

We have been listed on Forbes “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” Top 100 for 8 consecutive years since its inception in 2011 and we have over 300,000 clients worldwide, including the main blue chip manufacturers.

Job Specification:

Your daily duties will be as follows:

• Provide product and application support for customers both off-site and on-site
• Provide continued support for Sales Engineers
• Test and create reports for technical applications
• Launch new products to sales teams by giving presentations, demonstrations and tests
• Plan, design, develop and deliver trainings on existing products
• Control preparation , management and fixing of demonstration equipment for Sales Engineers
• Develop, update and disseminate technical guides and tips in order to increase the knowledge and skill level of the sales force via company intranet and/or electronic newsletters
• May need to assist salespeople with on-site presentations to customers, as and when needed
• Proactively identify areas to improve department operation efficiency and initiate projects to achieve such improvements
• Understand and observe company/department policies and procedures
• Handling IT related issues and other duties or projects, as and when assigned
• Develop, proofread and modify all new product release materials such as product literature, technical and sales manual, training manual through coordination with the parent company
• Attending and supporting marketing exhibitions

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a concise manner
• Strong public speaking skill
• Ability to organize and prioritize diverse set of projects, tasks and activities for timely completion
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Analytical skill to identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data on separate parts
• Integrity – job requires appropriate handling of confidential, sensitive information

Qualifications:

• Degree educated in an engineering or technical discipline
• Placement/year in industry preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the UK (KEYENCE UK cannot support VISA sponsorship)
• Must have a full driving licence, valid in the UK

Benefits Package:

• £33,000 + Area Allowance (£2,700 per annum for Heathrow office employees)
• Quarterly Bonus
• Advanced Company Pension with Aviva
• Life Cover
• Private Healthcare (including subsidised Gym Membership)
• Full Expensed Business Travel and Accommodation
• Laptop and Mobile Phone
• Full product training
• Reporting to Technical Manager and General Manager

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