Application Engineer

Novaspect; Schaumburg (IL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K with 6% company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 10.5?

Referral bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, is seeking an Application Engineer in Schaumburg, IL to support a fast-paced valve sales team. You will engage customers, translate requirements into technical and commercial solutions, and create accurate quotes throughout the sales cycle.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and problem solving, with a base salary of $70,000–$80,000 per year plus a 5% bonus.

Formación

• Engineering degree required; equivalent technical or industry experience may be considered.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and apply sound judgment when developing technical and commercial solutions.
• Strong computer skills, including CRM, quoting applications, vendor tools, and portals.

Responsabilidades

• Proactively engage customers to sell Novaspect products and solutions.
• Develop technical solutions to customer specifications using Novaspect products and services.
• Prepare accurate quotations and bid proposals that align with customer requirements.
• Follow up on quote opportunities to close sales and build relationships.
• Troubleshoot customer technical questions and provide aftermarket support.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Problem solving

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

CRM software

Quoting tools

Vendor portals

Descripción del empleo

## Application EngineerApply: 1124 Tower Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100123Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for an Application Engineer to join our fast-paced, customer-oriented valve sales team. The successful candidate will assist in all stages of the sales cycle, supporting technical customer requirements through the quote and sales process.**Application Engineer Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Proactively engage customers to sell Novaspect products and solutions* Develop technical solutions to customer specifications and requirements using products and services provided by Novaspect* Articulate specialized features and benefits of Novaspect products to customers* Understand and implement pricing strategies, marketing, and account management plans with Outside Sales and other operations team members* Prepare accurate, timely quotations and bid proposals that align with customer requirements* Follow up on all quote opportunities with customers to close sales* Troubleshoot customer technical questions; provide aftermarket product support* Develop customer relationships to earn status as their trusted advisor* Remain knowledgeable and up to date on changes and developments in products, applications, and industries* Actively participate with team members to achieve company goals* undefined ### **Application Engineer Competencies:*** Mechanical aptitude and ability to develop working knowledge of Novaspect products, customer applications, and technical sales requirements* Ability to interpret customer requirements and apply sound judgment when developing technical and commercial solutions* Ability to balance responsiveness to customers with accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through* Ability to manage time well and handle multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and composure* Quickly learns and applies new products, technology, tools, and procedures* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills* Proven ability to build and support teamwork* Highly accountable and internally motivated by challenges **Application Engineer Qualifications:*** Engineering degree required; equivalent technical or industry experience may be considered* Previous experience with valves, actuation, instrumentation, or industrial automation products is preferred* Previous experience developing technical or industrial quotations is preferred* Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn and work within CRM, quoting applications, vendor tools, and portals**Application Engineer Physical Requirements:*** Ability to work extended hours on a computer **Application Engineer Pay*** Base Salary Range: $70,000 - 80,000* Potential Bonus: 5%*The final offer will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in the position.* **Application Engineer** **Benefits:**Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:* Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)* 401K with 6% company match* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* Excellent health & wellness benefits* Student debt & tuition reimbursement* Referral bonus* Novaspect is a 2025 Great Place to Work Certified company **Who We Are:**Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.### About Us*Novaspect seeks to increase the success and sustainability of our customers’ operations and our local communities. We do this by providing best-in-class industrial automation solutions. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, we are also looking for folks who share our desire to have a positive impact on customers and their communities, and with a personal investment in successful results.*