Application Engineer

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicla

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering professional with sales/process experience to support ETO order delivery, pricing, and technical customer support. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-training, and continuous improvement within the AE department.

On-site position with hybrid option. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and at least two years in a related role, plus strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years in a sales/process engineering role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including timely delivery of ETO orders and quotes.
• Lead process improvements and KPI attainment through proactive leadership.
• Develop vacuum expertise within the AE department.
• Prepare ETO vacuum quotations and enter vacuum orders.
• Develop and execute standard work to reduce vacuum order complexity.
• Develop a process to reduce time to quote by 50%.
• Cross-train team on all ETO products.
• Ensure standard work is in place and being adhered to.
• Manage performance evaluation, team development and succession planning.
• Observe all safety standards and ensure department compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Sales Experience

Process Engineering

Relationship Building

Leadership

Communication Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location: Windsor, CT, United States, 06095

Howden, a Chart Industries Company is a global engineering business who focuses on providing clients with industrial products that help multiple sectors improve their everyday processes. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling and have over a century of experience in doing so. This position supports the external and intercompany customer needs in the market by supporting independent sales representatives, regional sales managers, key accounts, and end customers.

What Will You Do?

• Manage day-to-day operations including timely delivery of ETO orders and quotes, customer ETO related inquiries, and channel partner ETO technical support.
• Drive team development, process improvements and KPI expectations through effective and proactive leadership.
• Develop vacuum expertise personally and within the AE department.
• Prepare ETO vacuum quotations and enter vacuum orders.
• Develop and execute standard work to reduce vacuum order complexity.
• Develop a process to reduce time to quote by 50%.
• Cross-train team on all ETO products.
• Ensure standard work is in place and being adhered to.
• Manage performance evaluation process, team development and succession planning.
• Other duties as assigned per the Mechanical Engineering Manager
• Observe all Howden safety standards and ensure department compliance.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

• General Office environment, standing, sitting, stooping, walking, etc as necessary
• Computer skills and consistent work at desk and working on a computer for long periods of time
• Manufacturing site requires PPE when on the shop floor, ie Steel Toe Boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc

Your Experience Should Be...

• Bachelors Engineering degree in Mechanical or related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 2 years in a sales/process engineering role
• Ability to obtain and maintain a proficient level of product/service/customer base knowledge.
• Ease in establishing and maintaining productive relationships both internally and externally
• Experience in leading, developing and mentoring a professional team, providing hands‑on support and influence through a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong written and oral communication skills – an active listener with proven collaboration skills.
• High competency w/ Microsoft Office Products: Word, Office, Excel, Powerpoint
• Accomplished multi-tasker able to prioritize large volume of activity
• Demonstrated technical know-how, analytical skills, and mechanical aptitude

Desirable

• Experience with continuous improvement tools.
• MRP / Baan business systems

This is an onsite position. Hybrid is an option

Our Benefits Package...

• Medicla, Dental, Vision and other benefits

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.