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- Conduct hands-on measurements using roundness, form, surface texture, and alignment instruments at customer sites and in-house.
- Deliver technical demonstrations and measurement guidance across all supported product lines.
- Deliver training at customer sites or remotely on roundness, surface, and alignment products and applications.
- Analyse customer data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to commercial and engineering stakeholders.
- Work closely with R&D, production, sales, and marketing to relay customer needs, application requirements, and usability feedback.
- Create application notes, guides, case studies, and best-practice documentation for roundness, surface, and alignment metrology.
- Support product validation and feature testing by providing application-driven insights from customer environments.
- Build strong customer relationships to understand real-world measurement challenges and propose effective solutions.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global metrology practices and competitive technologies across roundness, surface, and alignment measurement.
- Provide expert product and application support to assist the sales team with customer engagement and opportunity development.
- Ensure all instruments meet required performance standards through application-focused testing, verification, and troubleshooting.
- Travel regularly (UK and international) to customer facilities for measurements, training, installations, and technical support.
REQUIRED ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Degree-level knowledge of mechanical engineering, physics, or 3 - 5 years' experience in precision engineering or metrology applications (roundness, form, surface or alignment preferred).
- Strong practical understanding of form measurement, surface texture analysis, and alignment/metrology workflows.
- Awareness of the global competitive landscape for metrology solutions.
- Excellent communication skills across customers, sales teams, engineering, and management.
- Strong presentation, training, and technical writing skills.
- Confident performing measurements independently at customer facilities.
- Experience in applications engineering, technical support, or field-based metrology roles.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently (typically 20-40% depending on customer requirements).
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
- Advantageous: usability insights, electronics, software interaction, and cross-functional project support.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Flexible and adaptable across varied customer environments and product types.
- Open-minded, approachable, and collaborative.
- Strong team player with confident technical decision-making.
DEGREE / CERTIFICATION:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary and 28 days holiday including Easter & Christmas.
- Mentoring for IMechE, MIET, CPhys.
- Continuous training using world‑class tools and equipment.
- 1pm Friday finish.
- Supportive and engaging working environment.
- Social club and annual events.
- Free onsite parking and easy city access.
Compensation
Currency: GBP
Salary Minimum: Market
Salary Maximum: Market
Incentive: Market
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
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Applications Engineer employer: AMETEK, Inc.
AMETEK is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where Precision Machining Engineers can thrive in their careers. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through continuous training in lean methodologies and Six Sigma practices, team members are empowered to drive meaningful improvements in high-precision manufacturing processes. Located in the UK, AMETEK offers a dynamic environment that values safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking rewarding and impactful work.
