Graduate Applications Engineer

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; The Hills Shire Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer to support Senior engineers and project teams in designing and proposing ventilation systems and fans. You will rotate through key technical departments, applying engineering knowledge to real-world proposals and turnkey projects.

The role emphasizes QA compliance, safety, and proactive problem solving within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates hold a degree in engineering, have CAD skills (AutoCAD/In Inventor), strong MS Excel/Word

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering within the last 12 months or expected to graduate within the next 6 months
• Proficiency with drafting and 3D modelling software such as AutoCAD, Inventor or equivalent
• Strong MS Excel and MS Word skills
• Knowledge of rotating machinery applications would be advantageous
• Well developed analytical and research skills
• Demonstrates a professional attitude
• Ability to think proactively and independently solve problems
• Well-developed communication skills written and oral
• High level organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously in a team environment and manage pressure and meet timelines

Responsibilities

• Submit proposals by the agreed bid due date and include technical clarifications that meet customer requirements
• Apply academic learning to the workplace environment
• Develop technical justification for proposed equipment and consider alternatives
• Specify and procure quotes for major items via external sub-vendors for comprehensive proposals
• Maintain proposal documentation to ensure QA compliance
• Follow company policies and ensure high quality in proposals
• Provide technical support for commissioning activities
• Embrace Howden core company values
• Observe health and safety obligations in the location and area you work

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in engineering (Mechanical / Mining / Aeronautical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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Location: Baulkham Hills, NSW, Australia, 2153

• Support and assist Senior Application Engineers and sales team in developing technical and commercial proposals for fans and ventilation systems.
• Support and assist Senior Project Managers in day to day activities for executing turnkey projects.
• Support and assist Senior Design Engineers in project engineering and continuous improvement activities.
• Where possible, the Graduate Engineer shall be rotated through key technical departments within the business including; Project Management, Engineering and Service, depending on available projects within each team.

Contribute to the business through application of engineering skills and knowledge.

What Will You Do?

1. 1. Ensure proposals are submitted by the agreed bid due date and submission of subsequent technical clarifications meets customer requirements.
2. 2. Apply academic learning to the workplace environment.
3. 3. Development of technical justification for proposed equipment including the offer of alternative proposals. Apply product to customers system and advise on improvements that are possible.
4. 4. Specify and procure quotes for major, technically compliant, cost effective items via external sub-vendors to prepare comprehensive proposals and accurate cost estimates.
5. 5. Maintain proposal documentation in line with company procedures and policy to ensure compliance with QA standards.
6. 6. Ensure Company policies, procedures and norms are followed for all proposals activities to ensure the highest level of quality.
7. 7. Provide technical support for commissioning activities.
8. 8. Embrace Howden core company values.
9. 9. Legal, Health and Safety
   Take all reasonable care for own personal health and safety, as well as for that of everyone who may be affected by your action in your workplace.
   Liaise and co-operate with company management with regards to the current health and safety legislation and obligations within the location and area where you performing your duties.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

Internal

• Various functional departments including engineering departments, QA department, projects and after sales to ensure compliance with proposal requirements and manage responses in line with the proposal schedule and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support to other functions within the business
• Head of Sales, Managing Director and Howden legal for commercial aspects of proposals

External

• Client for presenting proposal, negotiating and winning business.
• Sub-suppliers to procure technically compliant and cost effective quotes.
• Agents to determine market conditions, identify opportunities and present proposals

Your Experience Should Be...

Essential skills, knowledge & behaviours

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in engineering related discipline (e.g. Mechanical, mining or aeronautical) within the last 12 months or expected to graduate from degree within the next 6 months
• Proficiency with drafting and 3D modelling software such as AutoCAD, Inventor or equivalent
• Strong MS Excel and MS Word skills
• Knowledge of rotating machinery applications would be advantageous
• Well developed analytical and research skills
• Demonstrates a professional attitude
• Ability to think proactively and independently solve problems, think laterally and identify corrective actions
• Well-developed communication skills written and oral
• High level organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously in a team environment and manage pressure and meet timelines

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.