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Field Applications Engineer
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: RH10, Copthorne, West Sussex
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Field Applications Engineer – Durakool
Copthorne, West Sussex
Full-Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours per Week (Monday to Friday)
Are you an experienced engineer ready to step into a high-impact, customer-facing role? Do you have deep technical knowledge in relays, contactors, and power switching applications? Are you looking to join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of innovation in the energy, EV, and industrial sectors?
We now are looking for a Field Applications Engineer (Durakool) to be a key technical interface between our customers and internal teams. In this role, you will use your application expertise to develop tailored engineering solutions, support product development, and strengthen customer relationships—all while driving the success of the Durakool brand.
What you will be doing
* Act as the primary technical contact for customer projects and enquiries.
* Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering teams to define, develop, and deliver customer-focused solutions.
* Provide hands-on application support, including system-level integration and design validation.
* Use your expertise in relays, contactors, and switching technologies to advise on electrical, thermal, and mechanical design.
* Ensure products meet international certification and compliance standards (UL, CE, CCC, VDE).
* Represent Durakool as a subject matter expert, enhancing brand credibility and supporting business growth.
What we are looking for
Education & Technical Background
* Master's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
* Strong knowledge of product certification and international standards (UL, CE, CCC, VDE).
* Deep understanding of relay and contactor design, including:
* Electrical and thermal systems
* Mechanical integration
* System-level design considerations
Industry Experience
* Proven experience in Field Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, or Customer-Focused Engineering roles.
* Familiarity with applications in:
* Electric Vehicles (EV)
* Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
* Battery Management Systems (BMS)
* Industrial and automotive switching applications
Skills & Attributes
Strong project management and technical leadership skills.
Excellent communication and customer engagement abilities.
Commercial awareness and a clear understanding of how engineering drives sales and product success.
Detail-oriented with a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving.
What we can offer in return
Competitive Salary
Discretionary Annual Bonus
26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Salary Sacrifice Pension – 5% employee, 4% employer
4 x Salary Death In Service Cover
Development opportunities relevant to your role
Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme following 12 months service
Cycle to work scheme
EV scheme
Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:
Corporate Healthcare Plan
Employee Assistance program
Wellbeing App
Discount scheme
Discounted gym membership
Retail and travel discount scheme
Who we are & what we do – Solsta
Solsta is a leading distributor and manufacturer of semiconductor solutions, supporting clients from innovative start-ups to global enterprises. We empower engineers and product designers by providing the tools and technologies they need to create next-generation solutions. At Solsta, innovation and inclusivity go hand in hand—we’re passionate about building a collaborative, forward-looking workplace.
Durakool is a globally renowned manufacturer of technology supporting switching, resistive and sensing solutions. Initially established in 1935 to manufacture switching devices for power generation in industrial & power automation systems, Durakool evolved to provide solutions for power electronics, industrial electronics, automotive and telecommunications applications. Today the reliability and quality of Durakool products are at the heart of the Solid State Group.
Ready to engineer the future with us?
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