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