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Waterlooville, Hampshire (Commutable from: Portsmouth, Winchester, Chichester, Basingstoke, Fareham, Petersfield, Alton)

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for technology, looking to join a specialist company at the forefront of machine vision and imaging systems who will provide technical and long-term career progression?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll work with cutting-edge camera and vision technologies across a range of exciting industries, including Automation, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Aerospace and more.

The company are a leading distributor of vision components and systems, providing innovative imaging solutions to customers across the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, they are now looking to expand their technical team.

In this role, you'll provide technical and applications support for advanced camera systems, assist customers and suppliers, and help develop demos and solutions for real-world imaging challenges. The role offers excellent training, diverse day-to-day tasks, and genuine opportunities to progress into leadership or sales positions.

This role would suit a hands-on engineer who is looking for long term career progression with a company who provides constant technical development

The Role:

Provide hands-on technical and applications support for imaging hardware and software
Engage with suppliers and assist with pre-sales technical support
Full training provided on specialist products and systems
The Person:

HND or higher in Engineering
Strong technical interest and practical, hands-on approach
Based within commutable distance of Waterlooville
Reference Number: (phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact [Alex Marks] at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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