Applications Engineer

Join IDEX Material Processing Technologies and be part of a team that provides specialist equipment & solutions for powder material handling & blending, particle size reduction, and liquid processing for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and biopharmaceutical sectors. Here, you'll collaborate with talented professionals from our globally recognized brands-including Quadro, Fitzpatrick, Matcon, and Microfluidics-who are dedicated to solving complex manufacturing challenges.

Our commitment to trust, teamwork, and excellence empowers every team member to contribute meaningfully to help our global customers. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. If you are passionate about creative problem-solving and want to make a real impact, come and discover a rewarding career with IDEX MPT, where every day is an opportunity to excel and drive positive change.

We are hiring! MPT Applications Engineer

Location: Evesham, Worcestershire (Hybrid working available)

Department: Sales & Technical Engineering

Reporting to: Technical Support Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and technically skilled MPT Applications Engineer to join our Sales & Technical Engineering team. This role plays a key part in supporting Regional Sales Managers across the MPT platform, helping to drive business growth through expert technical support and customer-centric solutions.

Working with a wide range of powder handling applications - including pharmaceuticals, food, sports & nutrition, chemical and battery sectors - you will be responsible for translating complex technical requirements into innovative, commercially viable solutions.

The position combines engineering design, technical sales support, customer engagement and project ownership, primarily supporting customers across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities Technical & Sales Support

• Prepare professional system layouts, rendered images, utility schedules and project documentation for advanced sales opportunities.
• Produce high-quality CAD drawings using Autodesk 2D and Autodesk Inventor.
• Generate accurate equipment costings and support quotation and proposal creation.
• Deliver technical presentations, deep dives and demonstrations to customers and subject matter experts.
• Influence and optimise solutions using standardised MPT products on strategic projects.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Provide guidance on project delivery programmes and timelines.
• Advise on technical risk reduction and compliance requirements.
• Manage technical input for strategic projects from order through to sign-off.
• Produce clear and concise handover documentation for Operations teams.
• Support system development tools and processes to improve efficiency in specification and costing.

Customer & Business Engagement

• Support customer visits including pre-contract testing, project meetings and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Attend customer sites, exhibitions and conferences as required.
• Build strong, professional relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Produce professional reports and presentations using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This role may include additional reasonable duties to support business and team objectives.

Skills & Abilities

Highly experienced in AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and familiarity with 3DS Max, iLogic, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong engineering background with experience in powder handling or milling systems

Knowledge of ATEX and hazardous area assessments

Understanding of control systems and control system architecture

Confident in presenting complex technical content with a strong business value focus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Flexible, proactive and solutions-driven

Capable of managing multiple complex projects with minimal supervision

Hands-on, practical mindset

Willingness to travel and flexibility in working hours to support customer needs

Knowledge & Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design, or HNC/HND

Proven experience in a technical sales, applications engineering or solution consulting role (essential)

Experience in the capital goods industry (highly advantageous)

Understanding of plant layouts and P&ID

Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and control systems

Awareness of milling, sifting, food and pharmaceutical industry standards

Location & Travel

This role is based at Matcon Head Office in Evesham, Worcestershire, with hybrid working options to enable effective access to market areas.

Regular travel across EMEA and overseas is required, including customer and supplier visits.

Travel may include up to two trips per week, with some assignments requiring one week or longer depending on distance and project needs.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to cutting-edge powder handling technologies
• Opportunity to work on strategic international projects
• A collaborative environment combining engineering excellence and commercial impact
• Ongoing training and development within a global organisation

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Family: Engineering

Business Unit: Matcon