Applications Engineer – Actuators

Key Responsibilities

Application Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide technical expertise on electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuator systems.
• Interpret customer process requirements and recommend suitable actuator and valve automation solutions.
• Perform actuator sizing, product selection, and prepare technical proposals, datasheets, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct site visits, troubleshoot technical issues, and support installation, commissioning, and start-up activities.

Customer & Project Support

• Act as the technical advisor throughout the sales cycle, working closely with customers, consultants, contractors, and engineering teams.
• Review project specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documents to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Support project execution by providing technically sound and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Liaise with overseas principals to resolve technical queries and obtain engineering support.

Technical Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Deliver product training and technical presentations for customers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Develop technical documentation including application guides, product comparisons, case studies, and engineering reference materials.
• Support technical marketing initiatives by contributing to product literature, presentations, and educational content.

Product & Market Development

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of actuator technologies, industry standards, and market developments.
• Evaluate new products and technologies to support future portfolio growth.
• Monitor competitor offerings and provide recommendations to strengthen the company's product range.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Experience in actuator systems, valves, flow control equipment, or industrial automation is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of actuator selection, sizing, valve automation, or process engineering applications.
• Experience supporting industrial projects within oil & gas, marine, power generation, water treatment, chemical, or process industries.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for technical engineering solutions.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with sales, project, and service teams.

What's on Offer

• Join a well-established engineering solutions provider with an excellent reputation in industrial flow control.
• Opportunity to become the company's technical authority on actuator solutions.
• Regional exposure working with leading international manufacturers and industrial customers.
• Diverse role combining application engineering, customer engagement, technical training, and project support.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.