Position: Consulting Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: 2nd 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 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.
