Job Title: Lead Applications EngineerLocation: Sheffield (Hybrid - 4 days onsite / relocation package available)Salary: Up to £80k (DOE) We're looking for a Lead Applications Engineer to take ownership of a growing applications engineering function within a highly technical, product-focused organisation. You will lead customer-facing engineering activities, drive application strategy, and work closely with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to support advanced electronic and technologies.About the Role:
Lead, mentor, and develop a growing applications engineering team supporting global customers
Act as the escalation point for complex customer technical issues, working closely with sales, field applications, and engineering teams
Provide technical support across existing product lines and oversee high-quality customer engagement
Develop and implement processes to improve applications engineering effectiveness and customer satisfaction
Drive technical engagements including design reviews, prototyping, and system-level troubleshooting
Oversee the development of application notes, technical documentation, training materials, and sales collateral
Conduct and oversee lab-based testing, validation, and experimentation
Represent the business at customer sites and international industry events
Build deep technical expertise across the product portfolio and act as a subject matter expert
Feed customer and market insights into product roadmaps and support product definition and technical documentation
Manage team resources, budgets, and future hiring plans
About You
Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related field
7+ years' experience in applications engineering, with progression into a senior or lead role
Background in electronics, semiconductor, sensing, or communications-related industries
Experience supporting global customers in a fast-paced, product-driven environment
Experience with analogue and mixed-signal electronic systems
Experience supporting customer design-in activities and managing product-related investigations
Experience with modelling, simulation, and data analysis tools
Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams
Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations
Proficient with high-speed or high-frequency systems (including RF or signal integrity)
Electronics experience including communication systems, Schematics, and PCB design
Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for the role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
