Application Engineer

Voigt-Abernathy Co.; Irondale (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Voigt-Abernathy Co. is seeking an Application Engineer to lead pre-sale design and quotation of engineered pumping systems in Birmingham, AL. You will gather system details from customers and sales staff, provide technical guidance, and ensure accurate, fully documented quotes.

The role emphasizes project management, cross-functional communication, and hands-on design with vendors to source quotes and prepare BOMs. On-site position with opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in mechanical, civil or industrial engineering preferred.
• 3 years of Pump application engineering or inside pump sales experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Project management.
• Strong technical mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the initial design and quotation of pre-sale engineered pumping systems based on customer specifications.
• Work with customers and outside salesman to gain the required system details.
• Provide technical assistance to customers as needed.
• Be organized, maintain sufficient records, and keep load report up to date.
• Apply technical knowledge to properly design new pumping systems.
• Work with vendors to source necessary project quotes.
• Create bill of materials to determine Voigt-Abernathy project costs for accurate quoting.
• Create drawing requests based on quoted engineered packages.
• Check project approval drawings for accuracy based on quoted system.
• Keep organized records of all engineered projects for company reference.
• Attend pump schools and training as required.
• Contribute to new ideas for company continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with inventory management as needed.
• Assist with quality control as needed.

Skills

Project management

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Mechanical background

Electrical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical, civil or industrial engineering

Job description

Application Engineer

Voigt-Abernathy is a leading distributor of engineered pumps, filtration, and process equipment with 175+ employees. We have an opening for an Application Engineer located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities

Oversee the initial design and quotation of pre-sale engineered pumping systems based on customer specifications. To include, but not limited to:

• Working with customers and outside salesman to gain the required system details.
• Provide technical assistance to customers as needed.
• Be organized, maintain sufficient records, and keep load report up to date.
• Apply technical knowledge to properly design new pumping systems.
• Work with vendors to source necessary project quotes.
• Create bill of materials to determine Voigt-Abernathy project costs for accurate quoting.
• Create drawing requests based on quoted engineered packages.
• Check project approval drawings for accuracy based on quoted system.
• Keep organized records of all engineered projects for company reference.

Summary of Flex Responsibilities

• Attend pump schools and training as required.
• Contribute to new ideas for company continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with inventory management as needed.
• Assist with quality control as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in mechanical, civil or industrial engineering preferred
• 3 years of Pump application engineering or inside pump sales experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Project management
• Strong technical mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Excellent Communication skills

Benefits

Voigt-Abernathy offers competitive pay, medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K, PTO and many other excellent benefits.