Application Engineer

ALKEGEN; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company seeks an Application Engineer responsible for delivering qualified engineering proposals. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in industrial air filtration and a strong engineering background. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and requires adept technical knowledge, making it essential in the company's innovative growth strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Air Filtration.
• Fluency in English with strong technical writing skills.
• Experience in selecting filter materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering proposals and support Industrial Filtration growth.
• Work cross-functionally with various teams including Sales and R&D.
• Represent the company as a technical expert at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Technical knowledge of APC markets

Creative problem solving

Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Job requirements:

The Application Engineer is responsible for delivering timely, qualified engineering proposals to internal and external customers. This position responds to the engineering and technical needs of sales, procurement, and customers. The position requires a knowledge of existing and new-product applications in the Air Pollution Control (APC). This role is design oriented and utilizes sound engineering principles to recommend all warranty and performance guarantees.

Key Responsibilities

Support Industrial Filtration growth consistent with Alkegen’s strategic plan.

Assist engineering advances in both product form and application to innovate our marketing efforts.

Provide technical support, product information, and application recommendations to sales force and customer base

Write detailed technical proposals for customers

Owns the performance guarantee process, approving/signing product warranties.

Work cross-functionally with teams including Customer Service, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, New Product Development and R&D.

Represent the company as the technical expert at industry standard meetings, conferences, site supervision, and tradeshows.

Qualifications & Experience

Ideally 5 years+ of relevant experience in Industrial Air Filtration

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical and application knowledge of APC markets

Technical and application knowledge of catalysis preferred

Technical and application knowledge of ceramic candle filtration preferred

Experience selecting and proposing filter material for best performance

Proven experience offering creative, quality solutions to complex issues

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks

Requirements

Ability to travel up to 30%

Based in vicinity of one of the following. Fulda/Frankfurt – Germany, Derby – UK, Stoke – UK, Alderley Park – UK, Widnes – UK, North Augusta – SC, USA, Buffalo- NY, USA, Rochester – NH, USA, Dallas – TX, USA, Vinhedo – Brazil, Pune - India

Ability to converse fluently in English and write technical reports in English

If you are interested in being part of a world class business here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.