Applications Engineer; Electron Microscopy

Overview

Applications Engineer (Electron Microscopy) – Liverpool, Hybrid

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 + start-up opportunity with potential share options in the future + pension + benefits

Are you an Applications Engineer with knowledge of Electron Microscopy (specifically STEM) looking for a unique opportunity for a start-up company where you will play a key role in their ongoing success? This forward‑thinking company has built a disruptive solution that can change the industry and has clear growth plans, recently winning a respected industry award for innovation. The right person may receive share options in the future as recognition for contributing to the company’s goals.

This role suits someone with STEM knowledge who is confident in a customer-facing, sales and applications-based capacity.

• Act as the go-to technical contact for customers, supporting setup, troubleshooting, and day-to-day use
• Run demos, training sessions, and workshops to help users get the most out of the software
• Work closely with R&D and sales to turn customer feedback into product improvements and support pre-sales activities
• Test new releases, improve documentation, and stay up to date with the latest in electron microscopy
• Travel up to 30% with the rest of the time in the Liverpool facility with some hybrid working

• Must have a relevant understanding of Electron Microscopy (STEM, TEM or related imaging systems)
• Experience in Python and typical image processing workflows utilised in electron microscopy
• You will ideally have experience working in materials science or life sciences using electron microscopy
• Willingness to join a start-up with clear financial backing where you will play a significant role in the company’s success

Reference Number: BBH(phone number removed) – this reference is provided for internal tracking and does not form part of the job description.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position and will depend on experience, qualifications and skill set as determined by our client. Rise is not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.