Application Engineer @Industrial Sales Europe North West (ENW)

AB SKF; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a motivated engineer interested in applying your skills in an evolving and expanding environment? Are you looking for a fulfilling work setting? Do you want to grow through innovative projects and experiences and effectively contribute to the development of our customers?

If so, you could be our new....

Application Engineer
@Industrial Sales Europe North West (ENW)

SKF Industrial Sales Europe North West (ENW) is seeking to appoint an Applications Engineer based from its Luton office to provide technical support to OEM, Direct and Indirect End-User customers predominantly for our Core Industries (Railway, Marine, Defense, and Energy).
As an Application Engineer, you support our customers in their new developments or for the reliability of their equipment, by advising them on the best solutions. You work closely with our Product Development Services throughout the entire SKF organization. You are a key contributor to the SKF strategy, beyond the definition of a component, at enabling us to commit to the performance and reliability of the customer's systems.

You will be accountable for:

• Technical relationship management at an engineering level for defined accounts.
• Handling all types of technical assistance: from selection of products, application advice to complex studies, and choice of lubrication or seals, technical training.
• Analyzing technical details of customer requirements, using manual methods, apps, and in-house software programs and to communicate these clearly and accurately to both the customer and the SKF organization.
• Defining the specifications with the customer and advising them on defining their needs.
• Helping customers to improve their equipment through tailored, high value-added proposals.
• Working closely with the sales teams, to technically influence the proposed solutions to support commercial negotiations.
• Contributing to opportunity generation and support the development of complete solutions.
• Representing SKF and its products and services at customers and institutions through frequent visits, presentations, seminars, and exhibitions.
• You carry out Root Cause Analysis and support Application Reviews to optimize performance of customers' engineering assets.

Main requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles as well as experience in engineering roles (such as design, application, service) in one main industrial sector.
• Proficiency in Project Management, Engineering software, and MS Office.
• Good knowledge of SKF products (bearings, power transmission, sealing, lubrication).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet targets.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability to travel.

At SKF, we are committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are - just be yourself. #weareSKF

You'll like working here if:
You are comfortable collaborating with a diverse group of people and have the ability to creatively solve problems and make sound decisions. You possess the skills to organize your tasks on your own and are equipped to deal with unexpected changes!

We offer:
A chance to grow professionally in an international team. You'll get to use your skills and abilities, and work with colleagues who focus on boosting customer satisfaction!

Some additional information:

This position is based at Luton, Bedfordshire (UK) on a local contract.
The position holder reports to the Application Engineering Manager Core Industries, who is located in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Simona Collino, Recruitment Expert EMEA, at [e-mail].
Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

At SKF, we promote fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To ensure this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.

Is this you?
If the answer is "Yes!", please submit your application with your CV and cover letter in English, not later than April 11, 2025.

We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

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About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF's solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.