Graduate Applications Engineer

Company: Sensata Technologies
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

The Applications Engineer will interface directly with our customers. The role works as part of a team of other Applications Engineers and Account Managers who work closely with Sensata’s global engineering, sales, and other cross-functional disciplines.

General Responsibilities

  • Basic understanding of engineering principles & practices in the design, development, analysis and release of products throughout the product life cycle to support designs specifications based on customer requirements.

  • Support existing customers on new product development projects under development.

  • Communicate business and technical information between the customer and Sensata.

  • Coordinates drawing and specification reviews with customers.

  • Participates in failure analysis examinations and prepares Failure Analysis Reports of findings• Ensure projects meet customer requirements and quality standards.

  • Creates design failure modes and effects analysis.

  • Perform engineering analyses. Reviews product specifications and utilize computer aided engineering applications to apply conditions, replicate performance, and evaluate the manufacturability of products.

  • Respond to requests for proposals and assist in the preparation of quotations for standard and custom products.

  • Establish relationships with existing customer base, understand their business needs and customer applications.

  • Experience / Qualifications

  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.

  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.

  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.

  • Strong organisation, planning and time management skills to achieve results.

  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.

  • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Co-pilot and Excel).

  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organisation including suppliers and/or external customers.

  • SmarterTogether

  • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

  • As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

  • Posted: May 8th, 2026