Application Engineer

Cullerton Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading filtration solutions provider is seeking an Applications Engineer for a hybrid role near Charlotte, NC. Responsibilities include reviewing RFQs, providing optimal filtration solutions, and developing process flow diagrams. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of design standards. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in a similar role with familiarity in filtration solutions.
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate effectively with customers.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQ, RFP, and validate compliance with requirements.
• Provide optimal filtration solutions and calculate appropriate technologies.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and guide engineering in creating proposals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering

3-5 years in a similar role

Tools

MS Office 2016

Hydraulic design software

Job description

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for an Application Engineer near Charlotte, NC. The work will be done onsite two days a week. The rest will be work from home. This is a permanent job. Base salary is $90,000/yr including benefits, vision, dental, health insurance, 401K and holiday pay. OTE is $120,000 + after one year.

Applications Engineer - Water Filtration

Hybrid Role

Description

• Review Request for Quotations (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP) and validate compliance with the requirements and/or provide comments and exceptions as needed.
• Provide the optimal filtration solution for the opportunity via calculating, sizing and selecting the appropriate technology and product, for either standalone or integrated system designs.
• Provide the business proposal by working with the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) and the channel partner.
• Develop a system Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and guide Engineering department in creating detailed general arrangement drawings to be sent with the proposal and/or to be used for cost estimation.
• Compile the quote, including final pricing, drawing deck and other requested documentation and present the quotation to the RSM or channel partner.
• Prepare and submit submittal documents as part of the order fulfillment process.
• Develop templates for cost, operations, descriptions, P&ID and a parts database to increase quoting efficiency.
• Create order data sheets create/provide part numbers to simplify the order entry process.
• Coordinate and conduct kickoff meetings for all new sales orders.
• Working with Sales Leadership, develop and execute growth plans for key accounts that are linked to the organization's market objectives and strategies.
• Create positive and productive business relations with Company-appointed independent sales organizations, OEM accounts, and engineering firms.
• Provide product training and sales presentations to Company independent sales rep/distributors, engineering firms, and other customers as needed.
• Gain a thorough knowledge of competitors, their products, and activities.
• Handle customer inquiries as needed in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
• Actively search for improvements in the selling process for cost reduction, improved efficiencies, and higher safety and quality.
• Up to 10% travel is required for trade shows and customer visits.
• Maintain solid communications and relationships with customers and Sales Team.
• Participate in training activities to improve customer understanding of the filtration process and products.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in a similar role with familiarity in filtration solutions.
• Strong communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with customers as well as at all levels of the organization.
• Have a working knowledge of key design standards including UL, cUL, CSA, NEMA, IEC, ASTM, ANSI and ASME.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in order to meet required deadlines.
• Software applications - Competence with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (MS Office 2016), hydraulic design software.
• Consistently show patience and courtesy to customers; diplomacy and ability to resolve sales and equipment related problems.
• Effectively integrate into and work within a team environment.
• Professional office environment and occasional field environment may occur.
• Routinely required to use standard office equipment.
• Expected to be proficient with a variety of computer programs; including MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.).
• Must adhere to company safety policies and wear the required personal protective equipment as needed.

Physical Demands

• Required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to operate office equipment, talk, and hear.
• May occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Air, Water, and Waste Program Management