Applications Engineer / Senior Applications Engineer
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The Opportunity – Applications Engineer / Senior Applications Engineer
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About the role: We are seeking an Applications Engineer / Senior Applications Engineer who will act as single point of contact for Machine Groups installing JCB engines and aftertreatment in Off-Highway applications, power packs and generator sets. Provide support, guidance, and documentation to ensure that appropriate engines are selected and installed to a high standard, ensuring the product is fit for purpose in use and protects the reputation of both the customer and Propulsion Engineering.
What does this role involve day to day?
- Base engine and Aftertreatment selection appropriate for the application, market segment and target emissions territory
- Ensure the customer understands and applies the guidance contained within the installation manual to ensure a robust installation design
- Provide support and guidance to the customer to allow them to plan installation sign-off testing and validation
- Undertake formal appraisal of the final engine installation, working with the customer to solve any sign-off concerns
- Retrieval of data and preparation of documents to support customer application sign-off and approval
- Understand and apply all current JCB internal and external specifications and requirements with respect to sound engineering design and safety
- Provide installation specific input for internal FMEA and DVPSOR
- Creation and maintenance of documents to support instrumentation, testing and sign-off
This will be suited to you if...
- You have a Degree/HNC in Mechanical Engineering is desirable but not essential, or equivalent experience
- You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- You have the ability to plan and organise work schedules to meet deadlines
- You have the ability to provide a consistently high level of customer support with the ability to react quickly and effectively
- You have a good understanding of NPIP process’s and design/development stages
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
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