Application Engineer

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Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting for a high-growth, deep tech start-up developing a world-leading semiconductor business.

Our client seeks a highly motivated Applications Engineer to join their pioneering team based in Sheffield.

• Supporting customers with technical queries related to advanced APD detector products
• Collaborating with Sales, Field Applications Engineers (FAEs), and Engineering to provide expert product support
• Leading customer engagement during new product introductions and design-in activities
• Conducting lab experiments and product evaluations to support applications development
• Developing technical documentation including application notes, training materials, and reference designs
• Managing the delivery and support of evaluation kits and reference design boards
• Attending trade shows and visiting customers to provide technical support and demonstrations
• Acting as a technical expert across the company's product range and contributing to product roadmap development

• A degree (BSc/BEng/MSc/PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optoelectronics, or Physics
• 5+ years of experience in Photonics, Semiconductor, or Data/Telecommunications sectors
• Proven experience in applications, evaluation, or design engineering within detectors, optical components, or communication systems
• Strong understanding of analogue and mixed-signal semiconductor products and optical sensing technologies
• Practical experience with optical receiver systems including APDs, photodiodes, laser range finding, LiDAR, or high-speed optical communications
• Familiarity with circuit simulation, data visualization tools, and MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first mindset
• Organized, problem-solving approach with ability to work across cross-functional teams

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s most exciting and well-funded technology scale-ups, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

This is a site-based role in Sheffield, requiring at least four days per week on-site.

For more information, please contact Katy Emmott.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Manufacturing and Science
• Industries:
  Manufacturing and Semiconductor Manufacturing