Application Engineer I

Lensa; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in abrasives is seeking an Application Engineer I to support technical planning and execution at customer sites. The role involves collaboration across sales, product, and marketing teams, focusing on maximizing product performance and customer satisfaction. This entry-level position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with potential for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account options

Commuter Benefits

Volunteer Day

LiveWell Wellness Program

Pet Insurance and Discounts

Group Legal and Identity Theft Protection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience in technical sales of abrasive products preferred.
• Skill in managing customer relationships and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities for competitive share gain.
• Conduct on-site testing and develop engineering documentation.
• Provide proactive support to defend and improve existing business.

Skills

Technical Planning

Collaboration

Data Collection

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or MS in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

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Reporting to the Manager of Application Engineering, the Application Engineer I will work cross-functionally within the Abrasives organization (Sales, Product, Marketing, and R&D teams) and directly with customers to deliver target outcomes.

The incumbent is responsible for the technical planning, execution, and documentation of value-creating testing activities at customer sites to grow profitable abrasive product sales through market share gain and to protect or improve key business at existing customers.--

Essential Functions

SHARE GAIN PROJECT LEADERSHIP

• Work in close collaboration with Sales and Product teams to lead technical activities associated with competitive share gain opportunities.
• Effectively prioritize and plan testing activities based on customer objectives and relevant commercial & technical factors.
• Perform on-site execution of abrasive product testing, including data collection and use of appropriate process measurement & analysis techniques.
• Generate engineering documentation detailing abrasive product performance and grinding process outcomes, including customer cost & carbon savings.
  
  

DEFENSE AND IMPROVEMENT OF CURRENT BUSINESS

• Provide proactive and reactive support to Sales related to business defense and improvement opportunities.
• Provide troubleshooting, process improvements, and implement product upgrades at customer sites.
• Conduct on-site training and process assessments.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships.
  
  

TRAINING AND MARKETING SUPPORT

• Provide technical contributions to marketing initiatives, special events, and training programs.
  
  

TECHNO-ADJACENT TEAM SUPPORT

• Leverage subject matter and/or market expertise to support techno-adjacent team initiatives (OEM, APS/AAE, R&D, HGTC).
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree - Engineering (Required)
• MBA or MS -Business Administration or Engineering (Preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing and/or technical sales experience related to abrasive products or processes (Preferred)
  
  

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $70,000 to $108,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 15% with a max of 35% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day
  
  

Saint-Gobain Abrasives offers powerful, precise, user-friendly solutions, which enable customers to cut, shape and finish all materials in the most complex and challenging applications. By working closely with end-users and grinding expert partners, Saint-Gobain Abrasives designs and provides customized solutions to secure the best option for performance, cost and safety. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Abrasives serves its customers locally through its structured sales operations in more than 27 countries while employing more than 10,000 people.

Internal Applicant Instructions

To apply for this position, you must apply through the Internal Open Job Career Center which is located on the SGCNA Intranet.- http://portal.saint-gobain.com/web/hr/openjob.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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