Application Engineer

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Be among the first 25 applicants. Direct message the job poster from Elevation Recruitment Group.

Specialist Engineering and Manufacturing Recruiter – Manufacturing Engineers, Production Engineers, Process Engineers, Project Engineers and…

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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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.

Additional Details:

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

Be among the first 25 applicants. Direct message the job poster from Elevation Recruitment Group.

Specialist Engineering and Manufacturing Recruiter – Manufacturing Engineers, Production Engineers, Process Engineers, Project Engineers and…

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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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.

Additional Details:

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

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Posted: April 11th, 2026