Consulting Engineer

Position: Consulting Engineer

Locations: Birmingham

Start Date: Summer 2026

Kickstart your career with a global market leader.

At KEYENCE, we’re looking for ambitious graduates ready to take ownership of their careers. Enjoy a fast-paced and technically challenging environment? Then this role is for you.

Weekly Structure

• 2 Office Days based out of our Birmingham office
• 3 Field Days, with travel expected throughout UK and Ireland depending on business needs

Job Specification:

• Collaborate with Sales Team to qualify customer requirements and create technical proposals.
• Provide technical consultancy to customers pre and post sales including demonstrations, proofs of concept and pilot projects.
• Troubleshoot technical enquiries and, where necessary, lead onsite support and handover to internal teams.
• Manage a portfolio of existing clients, ensuring excellent customer service and strong relationships by technical approach.
• Support new business activities including customer research, outreach and qualifying leads in collaboration with sales colleagues.
• Testing difficult application with Sales Engineer and prepare client proposals, presentations and training tailored to customer needs.

What We Offer

· Starting Salary: £33,000 + location allowance

· Quarterly Bonus: Minimum £5,000 in Year 1 (guaranteed)

· Company Car*: For business and personal use

· Private Healthcare* (eligible after successful probation)

· Pension Scheme: Advanced company pension with Aviva

· Life & Critical Illness Cover (eligible after successful probation period)

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Fully Expensed Business Travel & Accommodation

· Laptop & Mobile Phone Provided

Please note, benefits marked with an * are taxable benefits.

What We’re Looking For

· A degree in any discipline (preferably STEM based)

· A problem solver with technical know how

· Programming/Automation (Vision Experience) preferable but not essential

· Some experience in teaching/training/ public speaking

· Excellent communication skills

· A full UK driving licence

· Eligibility to work in the UK by 1st July 2026

About KEYENCE

Founded in 1974, KEYENCE is a global leader in automation and control technology, providing cutting-edge solutions in Sensors, Vision, Measurement, Safety, and Microscopes. Operating in 90% of global industries and generating over $8 billion in annual sales, our Direct Sales model and focus on innovation have driven industry-leading profitability and growth.