Application Engineer

Job Role: Application Engineer

Department: Sales & Marketing

Location: Milton Keynes

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are a global engineering solutions provider dedicated to providing leading engineers with the expertise and tools to deliver innovative powertrain technology.

Overview:

As an Application Engineer, you will be part of our Sales & Marketing team, providing technical expertise to customers and internal colleagues. You will help understand customer needs, recommend suitable solutions, and support the sales process through technical discussions, demonstrations, and presentations. This is a varied, customer-facing role where your engineering knowledge and communication skills will help build strong relationships and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and support during customer meetings, presentations, demonstrations, and product evaluations.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products and engineered solutions.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, building strong customer relationships and delivering excellent customer support.
• Support sales growth by identifying opportunities and effectively communicating the value of technical solutions.
• Work closely with the sales team to develop and progress customer opportunities.
• Gather customer feedback and market insights to support product and service improvements.
• Contribute technical expertise to marketing activities, including promotional materials and campaigns.
• Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, webinars, seminars, and other customer-facing events.

What youll need to succeed

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience providing technical support within an engineering environment.
• Strong customer focus with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to customers and colleagues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required

Desirable

• Experience with transmission/driveline design and analysis and engineering software such as SMT MASTA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of programming tools such as Python, MATLAB, or .NET is advantageous.
• Experience delivering technical training and preparing technical documentation is desirable.

Why Choose SMT?

At SMT we offer a fast paced, flexible and enjoyable working environment where you can truly make an impact with your work. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, share knowledge and work as a team to drive continual improvement. With a focus on health and financial well-being, company benefits include, flexible working hours, enhanced annual leave allowance, cycle to work scheme, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts and an enhanced Company pension scheme

SMT is committed to equal opportunities for all.