Haystack
← Back to Jobs
full time
Engineering

Applications Engineer

PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services LtDry Sandford, Abingdon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 27 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

We Require x2 Applications Engineers - ONE is a Senior.

About the role:

You’re playing a key role in making sure our products meet (and exceed) customer expectations. You’re acting as the voice of the customer internally, feeding insights into Engineering and R&D, while leading application projects that improve performance and user experience. This is a highly hands-on role with ~50% international travel, working directly with customers and end-users on-site A typical day for a Senior Applications Engineer could look like this:

  • Leading customer demos, characterisation work, and technical evaluations
  • Presenting results clearly to both customers and internal teams
  • Acting as the go-to contact for application-related support queries
  • Troubleshooting complex, multi-disciplinary issues across mechanics, optics, electronics, software, and algorithms
  • Collaborating with Engineering and R&D to feed back customer insights
  • Driving application projects to improve product performance and user experience
  • Supporting and maintaining application lab facilities and equipment Who we are looking for: To succeed as a Senior Applications Engineer, we do need you to have experience of:
  • Working in the semiconductor industry with a strong hands-on focus
  • Leading or supporting characterisation and demonstration activities for metrology equipment
  • Supporting customers in a technical or applications-focused role
  • Diagnosing complex technical issues across multiple disciplines
  • Communicating technical concepts clearly, both written and verbal

Nice to have:

  • Experience with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
  • Exposure to optical systems (lasers, fibres), electronics, or electro-mechanical systems
  • Understanding of semiconductor processes
  • Experience with scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
  • Any involvement in product marketing or customer-facing technical storytelling Education /

Qualifications:

Either a Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, or similar, or a clear equivalent path through relevant experience

Similar jobs