Sales Engineer (Cryogenic Systems)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Birmingham, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£67,000 – £77,000 pa

Salary

£67,000 – £77,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
8 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Car Allowance Quarterly Bonus 25 days holiday Healthcare Excellent career development opportunities

Sales Engineer (Cryogenic Systems / Low Temperature Applications)

£67,000 - £77,000 + Car Allowance + Quarterly Bonus + 25 days holiday + Healthcare + Excellent career development opportunities

Home Based / Midlands / South

Are you a Sales Engineer with a working knowledge of cryogenic systems, low-temperature applications, or related high-reliability sectors, looking to work for a global leading manufacturer that provides a stimulating technical environment with lots of opportunities to further your career?

Would you like to work for a business with an exceptional pedigree that supplies the aerospace and defence market, with ambitious plans for growth and investment?

On offer is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded engineer with a background in technical sales or customer-facing roles in niche technology markets to join a leading global specialist manufacturer of cryogenic systems.

The company has quadrupled its business over the last three years and is seeking a creative and curious Sales Engineer to work with a talented team based in the UK and USA who offer an interesting and stimulating role with exceptional career development and training opportunities.
The role:

  • Driving sales and account growth in the cryogenic sector
  • Providing technical input and recommendations to customers
  • Collaborating internally to bring new products to market
  • Contributing to product positioning, marketing strategy, and customer feedback loops
  • Representing the company at exhibitions and industry forums (including potential overseas travel)


The person:

  • Experience in a technical sales role within an engineered or high-tech product environment.
  • Exposure to working with customer-led technical specifications.
  • Familiarity with the cryogenic market or precision-engineered components


If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Keywords: Cryogenics, Cable Assemblies, Connectors, Adaptors, Sales Engineer, Quantum Computing, Low Temperature Physics, High Reliability, Aerospace, Scientific Instrumentation


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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