R&D Applications Engineer

Job Title: R&D Applications Engineer Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent R&D Applications Engineer required to join a specialist Sensor Engineering R&D team focused on the development and application of advanced sensors and fluid sensing technology. This R&D Applications Engineer position is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge sensors in a growing, collaborative engineering environment. Salary up to £45,000 + pension and bonus Flexible hybrid working once established in the role Excellent career growth opportunities within a proactive engineering team This R&D Applications Engineer role is a technical, non-sales position centred on applications engineering. The R&D Applications Engineer will support the evaluation of how bespoke sensors can be applied to real-world engineering challenges across fluid monitoring, fluid analysis, and process environments. Key Responsibilities • Support the design and development of test rigs and carry out sensor testing, validation, and experimentation • Work within a Sensor Engineering team to develop and apply advanced sensors and fluid sensing solutions • Collaborate with external engineers and technical partners to assess applications for sensor technology • Attend industry events, conferences, and engineering sites to evaluate the use of sensors in real-world environments • Contribute to feasibility studies and pre-commercial application of sensors and sensing technology Skills & Experience • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or Chemistry • 2–4 years’ experience in an engineering or technical environment • Strong practical and problem-solving skills within engineering or technical roles • Experience working in collaborative engineering or technical teams • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineers and stakeholders • Willingness to travel to customer sites, engineering facilities, and industry events Benefits / Why Apply • Work with innovative, cutting-edge sensors and sensing technology • Exposure to real-world engineering challenges across multiple industries • Clear opportunities for career progression into senior Applications Engineer or R&D roles • Collaborative and technically focused Sensor Engineering environment Reference: PR/(phone number removed)