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Applications Engineer

Job in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14, England, UK
Listing for: PDQ Engineering Recruitment & Training Services Lt
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Test Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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
  • 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.

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