Consulting Engineer

Position: Consulting Engineer Locations: Birmingham Start Date: November 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 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.