Applications Engineer; Drives specialist

Applications Engineer (Drives specialist)

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Prepare technical quotations and proposals to required deadlines and quality standards, and provide a high standard of technical support to the sales team in the preparation of quotations and specifications for drive, automation, and control solutions.

• Prepare technical quotations and proposals to required deadlines and quality standards.
• Provide high standard of technical support to the sales team in the preparation of quotations and specifications for drive, automation and control solutions.
• Report directly to the Sales Applications Manager.
• Ensure the sales team are supported by completing and assisting with the preparation of quotations, costings, technical specifications and supporting literature.
• Provide high-quality documentation to customers using appropriate software tools.
• Provide a high-quality service to customers, maintaining the company’s reputation as a leading-edge systems integrator.
• Maintain and develop iconsys’ reputation as a leading systems integrator.
• Configure technical solutions from end customer specifications across core vertical markets.
• Estimate resources and equipment required, using engineering software and tools as required.
• Prepare high-quality quotations and proposals using clear concise language, explaining technical solutions in detail and clearly capturing the offered scope of supply.
• Prepare system topologies and technical material to support proposals.
• Act as an interface between sales and engineering teams and provide a high standard of technical support to the sales team.
• Attend customer sites as required.
• Comply with all Company procedures as defined in various documents including the Quality Manual, Staff Manual and Health & Safety Manual.
• Adhere to all relevant standards and work to the Company’s ISO
  9001:2015 registered quality procedures.
• Be pro-active in supporting other company activities such as supporting fellow engineers, assisting with sales and site support.
• Build, develop and maintain good relationships with customers, suppliers and company staff.
• Attend customer survey, tender and project review meetings when required.
• Work outside normal hours to meet required deadlines.
• Travel within the UK and overseas.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Qualified to degree level in electrical/electronic or mechatronic engineering.
• Knowledge of systems integration concepts and technologies.
• Appreciation of core commercial concepts and common industry drivers.
• Proven experience using MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Visio.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

• AC, DC & Servo VSDs (including the ability to size motors from first principles)
• PLC
• SCADA / HMI
• MES / MIS Networks
• Fieldbus Protocols
• Mechanical Drives
• Robotics Safety Systems
• Industry 4.0

• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written.
• Attention to detail.
• Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work.
• Ability to work off own initiative, as well as being a team player.
• Situational adaptability.
• Good problem solver.
• Hands on attitude.
• Enthusiastic and reliable.

• Competitive salary
• Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working
• Programme of personal development & training
• Free car parking
• EV charge points on-site
• Social & wellbeing activity programme
• Bike 2 work scheme

Telford

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Automation Machinery Manufacturing