Your Tasks
- This position is the technical resource for the field sales and internal sales force and is responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales process. Working in conjunction with the sales team as the technical advisor and product advocate, the Application Engineer must be able to identify and provide reliable solutions for all technical issues to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process. The Application Engineer must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle. May have direct contact with customer to review technical requirements and project design details.
- Review customer RFQs and assure compliance with requirements, specifications and clearly identify exceptions to be taken.
- Clearly define the scope of work and develop associated cost estimates.
- Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for compliance with specifications and completeness of scope
- Work with Sales team to communicate with the Customer both directly and indirectly
- Drive product improvement and standardization of designs.
Your Skills
- The ideal candidate for this role has a mechanical and electrical aptitude and is comfortable problem-solving issues on industrial equipment. The successful candidate will be capable of translating those solutions into proposals for customers as well as communicating them with the Operations team for project execution.
- Previous experience in Air Pollution Control a plus
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering is preferred but not required
- Experience in Engineering, Application Engineering a plus
- Demonstrated knowledge of process equipment design
- Ability to understand fabrication and field installation criteria and the ability to develop preliminary scopes of work for outside pricing activities
- Ability to create and maintain project schedules
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Able to effectively interface with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
- Occasional travel may be required with Sales and Operations 0-5% travel
- Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary
- The position is located in either Southfield, MI or DePere WI
