Application Engineer

Wabtec; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented application engineer to optimize cooling system solutions for heavy-duty diesel and gas engine applications. This remote role involves collaborating with customers and sales teams to develop tailored solutions that enhance performance across Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Rail, Mining, and Marine sectors. The ideal candidate will leverage their engineering expertise and strong communication skills to drive technical sales and support product development initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will make a significant impact on global transportation solutions.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application engineering or technical sales.
• Strong English communication skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Optimize cooling system solutions for various markets.
• Create technical proposals and product documentation.

Skills

Application Engineering

Technical Sales

Communication Skills

Mechanical Equipment Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Thermal Sizing Design Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Reports to: Director of Sales & Marketing – Engine Cooling

Supervises:None

This role can be performed remotely anywhere in the United States.

Responsibility Level: Performing & optimizing the application engineering thermal design of cooling system solutions for heavy-duty diesel & gas engine applications, with global OEM & dealer/distributor customers in the Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Rail, Mining and Marine Markets.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Identify and propose optimum cooling system solutions based on customer’s technical and application requirements using thermal sizing design software.
• Create commercial and technical proposals for Customers and Sales Account Managers.
• Develop product documentation such as specification sheets, technical manuals, marketing materials, and presentation materials and support ongoing thermal sizing software initiatives to support sales.
• Provide technical support for Sales Account Managers with OEM Sales opportunities and for Manufacturer’s Representatives with dealer/distributor sales opportunities, including obtaining and understanding customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to provide details needed to translate optimal cooling system solutions into final production designs through the principles and processes of the Product / Application Development System.
• Analyze and evaluate performance testing data for product validation and identifying performance improvement and potential cost reduction opportunities.
• Remain current with industry trends, product applications, market activities and competitive products.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or equivalent for regions outside of US);
• Minimum 5 years of application engineering, inside technical sales or technical sales experience, preferably within the Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Rail, Mining or Marine markets;
• Strong English communication skills (oral & written) with aptitude in building relationships at all organizational levels;
• Minimal travel (Domestic and International) to customer facilities, tradeshows, conferences and job sites;
• Working knowledge and interest of mechanical & electrical equipment, particularly heavy-duty equipment utilizing diesel & gas engines;
• Strong organizational and Microsoft Office computer skills.

While this position is remote, it may include occasional work at a Wabtec office/site or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $83,500 - $154,500. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

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Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.