Company Description TEK4 is a UK-based engineering company founded in 2002 that designs and manufactures advanced machining systems in Leicestershire. The company expanded significantly in 2018, adding a showroom, research center, and increased production capacity to support growing international demand. TEK4 specializes in EDM for fast hole drilling, combined EDM and laser solutions for ceramic coating ablation, laser drilling and cutting, and ECM for deep STEM cooling holes in gas turbine components. With an in-house team covering design, software, mechanical, electronic, and application engineering, TEK4 delivers complete process development, turnkey solutions, and innovative application support. The company serves global customers in high-performance sectors and continues to invest in cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Role Description The Production Applications Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Blaby, Leicestershire. This role focuses on supporting the setup, optimization, and troubleshooting of TEK4’s EDM, laser, and ECM production systems, ensuring they meet customer and internal performance requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include configuring and testing machines, validating processes, and collaborating with design, software, mechanical, and electronic engineering teams to resolve technical issues. The Production Applications Engineer will also assist in developing and documenting production processes, provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor. The position involves hands-on work with machinery, data-driven problem solving, and active participation in process innovation and application development. This role will require the successful applicant to regularly represent TEK4 around the world at customer locations to hand over assignments to production teams for implementation of developed programmes.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Technical Support skills, including diagnosing production issues and providing effective solutions.
- Candidates should possess Software Development or software configuration skills relevant to machine control, automation, or CNC/PLC-based systems.
- Candidates should possess Electrical Engineering skills for working with control systems, sensors, and power electronics.
- Candidates should possess Mechanical Engineering skills for understanding machine design, fixtures, tooling, and precision assemblies.
- Candidates should possess Testing skills for process validation, system verification, and performance analysis under production conditions.
- Relevant qualifications such as a degree or vocational certification in engineering (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or related field) are beneficial.
- Experience with EDM, laser, ECM, or similar advanced manufacturing technologies is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to work safely and effectively in a production environment.
- Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving technologies and customer requirements.
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