Application Engineer-Minerals/Chemicals

Hosokawa Micron Group; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems seeks an Application Engineer to support equipment sales and process design for Minerals and Chemicals. You will review customer applications, prepare technical and commercial solutions, and coordinate customer tests to validate performance and ensure satisfaction.

The role involves identifying leads, preparing quotations, maintaining CRM, and supporting marketing with materials and events.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with industrial or process equipment sales.
• Ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing and presenting solutions in a team environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to exchange technical information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify sales leads through calls, emails, meetings, and trade shows.
• Review customer specifications and recommend equipment and process solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and cost estimates using Word and Excel.
• Coordinate customer trials and testing activities domestically and internationally.
• Maintain CRM records, run sales reports, and analyze market trends.
• Support marketing with sales materials, exhibitions, and promotional activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial equipment sales

Technical communication

Team problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in chemical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Application Engineer-Minerals/Chemicals

Description

The Application Engineer supports equipment sales and process design across various industry sectors, such as Minerals and Chemicals. This role is responsible for supporting the sale of Hosokawa equipment for Size Reduction, Classification, Mixing, Drying, Compaction, and Agglomeration processes. The position reviews customer applications to determine appropriate equipment selection and process design, prepares technical and commercial solutions in the form of quotations, and coordinates customer test trials to validate equipment performance and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify sales leads through calls, emails, meetings, and trade shows.
• Review customer specifications and recommend appropriate equipment and process solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and cost estimates using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Coordinate customer trials and testing activities domestically and internationally.
• Maintain CRM records, run sales reports, and analyze market trends.
• Support marketing with sales materials, exhibitions, and promotional activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working with or selling industrial or process equipment.
• Experience communicating technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in developing and presenting solutions to complex issues in a team environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to exchange technical information.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in process equipment sales or applications engineering.
• 1+ years of experience with a CRM system.
• Familiarity with powder processing, containment, or similar systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and understand containment or process safety concepts.

Physical Requirements

• Domestic and international travel (10%-30%).
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally move to 25 lbs.

Education

Basic Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.

Contacts

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