Sheffield
Permanent - Full Time
20-04-2026
09-08-2026
IM3448
c£60-80k, plus benefits
An award winning developer of semiconductor sensor and detector devices is now looking for an experienced Applications Engineer with a highly technical and detailed approach to customer and product applications.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and driving all customer Applications Support for my client’s detector products, photonics devices and sub-modules.
You will Lead, mentor and develop a growing applications team supporting global customers.
Working with Sales, FAE and factory applications team you will solve and resolve customers’ technical queries and provide Technical support for existing products.
As Lead Applications Engineer you will develop and implement strategies to improve the application engineering process and enhance customer satisfaction.
You will manage and prioritize customer support requests, ensuring timely and effective solutions within agreed SLAs.
There will be opportunities to travel and attend trade shows and travel to customer facilities to demonstrate products/RDKs and support customers.
You will also manage budgets, resources, and staffing needs for the applications team.
Now is an exciting time to join this dynamic and growing team, where you can have an impact on the future, whilst continuing to deliver results for customers.
Qualifications:
As the successful candidate you should hold a BSc/BEng/Masters/PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Optoelectronics or Physics, and have significant experience in a similar role within industry.
Experience:
Ideally you will be a Senior Applications Engineer or Applications Team Lead within a semiconductor or photonics hardware company supporting customers globally looking to further their career in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Ideally with 7+ years of experience in applications engineering in the Photonics/Semiconductor &/or Data/Telecommunications sectors.
Additional Information:
Candidates MUST be eligible to live and work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passport and Visa will be requested for verification.
Salary:
c£60-80k, plus benefits
Job Term:
Permanent, Full Time, Onsite.
Skills:
Semiconductor, Applications Engineer, Lead Applications Engineer, Team Lead, Photonics, Sensors.
