Applications Engineer - Coventry - up to £40,000 per annum A £40,000 office-based role for an engineer who enjoys getting into the detail of how a hydraulic system really works. Customers will come to you with a problem, and you’ll be the expert who works out exactly which solution they need. It’s a specialist role in a settled, focused environment, where your technical knowledge is properly valued. As an Applications Engineer, you will benefit from: An annual performance bonus of up to 5% 25 days holiday plus bank holidays An early finish on Fridays, with the option to start at 7am and finish at 3pm An office-based role in Coventry, with no constant travel A close-knit, open plan site of around 15 people The chance to build deep specialist knowledge of hydraulic valve and manifold technology As an Applications Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Talking customers through their hydraulic system requirements and recommending the right products for each application Designing hydraulic manifold solutions, producing and reviewing schematics and technical documentation Developing and validating solutions, including supporting prototypes, testing and the test lab Investigating and resolving technical and application issues using root cause analysis Supporting customer projects from concept to production, working with sales, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain Providing technical guidance and training to customers and colleagues, including occasional on-site commissioning As an Applications Engineer, your experience will include: A background in the hydraulics or fluid power industry, so you can hit the ground running Hydraulic schematic design and interpretation, with knowledge of valve and manifold technologies An understanding of electromechanical and electro-hydraulic control systems Experience with mobile or industrial equipment hydraulics (desirable) 3D CAD, hydraulic simulation or testing experience (desirable) Clear technical communication and report writing skills If you’re an Applications Engineer who wants to be the trusted technical expert in a stable, specialist business, this is a role you can really settle into and grow. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made