Application Engineer

Bepex International LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bepex International LLC in Minneapolis, MN seeks a technical process lead who will run and design pilot tests and oversee process engineering from sale through start-up of custom capital equipment. You will guide process design, review machine designs, and perform commissioning and field service activities.

You will coordinate test activities, prepare technical reports, and support sales with clear, technically grounded communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 2 years in Application Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of problem-solving experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and testing of pilot-scale processes for custom equipment.
• Coordinate pilot test material shipping between plant, shipping, and customer.
• Prepare and review technical test reports for sign-off.
• Support domestic and international sales with technical information.
• Review technical and commercial documentation from order entry.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and design reviews.
• Develop process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Generate project documentation as needed.
• Review equipment drawings and participate in factory acceptance tests.
• Provide customer process support for installed equipment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project completion.

Skills

Experience in Application Engineering

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Serve as the technical process leads in running and designing pilot tests and all process engineering activities from sale through start-up of custom capital process equipment and systems. Includes process design, machine design reviews, commissioning, and process field service activities.

Wage Range $60,000 - $90,000 Annual

Responsibilities

• Apply product quality requirements, process design, and customer criteria to select the equipment settings and process conditions necessary for testing design.
• Act as the technical lead for quality pilot test design, documentation, and execution.
• Coordinate pilot test material shipping details between the Process Development Center (pilot plant), shipping/receiving, and the customer.
• Direct activities during testing. Write or review technical test reports and approve as necessary.
• Support domestic and international sales and marketing efforts by providing excellent customer service, communication, and technical information.
• Review and understand all technical and commercial documentation from order entry.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and design reviews.
• Work with Process Controls Department in development of process flow diagrams, simplified piping and instrumentation diagrams, and process control narratives.
• Generate technical documentation for project management as needed.
• Review equipment drawing packages and attend factory acceptance tests.
• Conduct quality startups of installed equipment and systems.
• Coordinate review of customer supplied specifications with other departments and determine job costs.
• Obtain and review all technical vendor specifications, and is the technical contact to select, inspect, and accept auxiliary equipment.
• Provide customer process support for installed equipment for field service projects.
• Act as the customer champion in leading resolution to customer complaints and warranty situations related to process issues.
• Collaborate with all internal teams to ensure successful project completion.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in an office environment and industrial process area.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and/or outdoor customer locations.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. in the pilot plant area.
• Must be able to work in a classified hazardous area. Protective equipment must be worn in these areas.
• Must be able to travel up to 40% domestic and/or international.

Education

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.

Experience/Skills

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in Application Engineering or equivalent experience in custom capital process equipment and systems.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; capacity to manage priorities and expectations.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers, consultants, and suppliers, both written and verbal.
• Must have 3+ years of experience in problem solving.