Valve Applications Engineer

As a Valve Applications Engineer at KLINGER UK, you will provide expert product selection guidance and technical support to internal colleagues. The role supports a broad customer base across multiple industries, including oil & gas, petrochemical, power, marine, water, and manufacturing, with a focus on Level Gauges, Magnetic Level Gauges, and Industrial Valves. The role combines technical knowledge with responsive internal support to enhance sales activity and deliver effective solutions.

• One half-day early finish each week (usually a Friday)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Service Award Scheme with increasing annual leave and long service payments
• 33 days annual leave entitlement, inclusive of statutory bank holidays
• Fixed contribution pension scheme
• Group life related benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme access
• Free On-site parking
• Regular philanthropic and social engagements

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical guidance on the selection and specification of level gauges, magnetic level indicators, and valves in line with customer requirements and process conditions
• Review marketing and training materials, including datasheets, to ensure technical accuracy in collaboration with the marketing team and internal stakeholders
• Prepare accurate and timely quotations, technical documentation, and commercial proposals in partnership with sales and customer services teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships, acting as a key technical point of contact
• Maintain a detailed understanding of the product portfolio, including applications, relevant standards (e.g. ASME, API), and industry best practices
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams to support the development and testing of products in response to market needs

Key Competencies

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience within the instrumentation or valve sector. (Essential)
• Strong understanding of mechanical process equipment, ideally with hands-on experience or engineering education. (Essential)
• Experience working with OEMs or manufacturers of level and flow instrumentation. (Desirable)
• Previous experience in Oil & Gas industry (Desirable)
• Experience with EPC Technical Evaluation Processes (Desirable)
• Excellent communicator (written, verbal and listening)
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Effective time management/organisational skills
• Strong work ethic and reliability

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