Applications Eng

Duravant; Wood Dale (IL); In loco; USD 77.000 - 123.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Duravant’s nVenia team in Wood Dale, IL is seeking an Applications Engineer 2 to translate customer requirements into quotes and designs. The role focuses on evaluating RFQs, matching specifications to product lines, and producing professional proposals.

You will create initial layouts in AutoCAD, estimate costs, and collaborate with engineering, product management, and sales to deliver best-fit solutions and kick off projects successfully.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Experience in packaging and/or automation industries is a plus.
• Engineering design/quoting experience in applications or sales engineering is required.
• Sales engineering background is a plus.
• Technical writing experience is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Word and Excel is expected.

Mansioni

• Review RFQs, custom specifications, and sales requests.
• Determine if nVenia has a solution for the RFQ.
• Read customer specs and compare to nVenia products for best fit.
• Create initial concepts and layouts matching customer needs.
• Design package configurations to satisfy RFQ requirements.
• Create conceptual layouts for quotations using AutoCAD.
• Prepare and present proposals with cost estimates.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers on requirements.
• Coordinate with Production and Supply Chain on labor and costs.
• Engage with Sales to understand competitive advantages and assist in kickoffs.

Conoscenze

Critical thinker

Complex problem solving

Self-management

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Technical aptitude

Product lines knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Applications Eng# Applications EngWood Dale, IL 60191## OverviewSalary Range$76,750.00 - $122,800.00 SalaryLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageUp to 25%CategorySales## Description| || --- || **POSITION SUMMARY** || The Applications Engineer 2 is responsible for evaluating customer requirements and then preparing quotations for nVenia’s Product Lines. Applications Engineers are responsible for the accuracy of budgeted cost and field sales support. || || --- || **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** || * Work Independently with some oversight. * Review and understand Request for Quotes (RFQ's), custom specifications, and sales requests from customers. * Based on RFQ determine if nVenia has a solution. * Read and understand customer order specifications and compare them to nVenia products to determine best fit. * Visualize and create designs for customers by putting together initial concepts, matching equipment to customer specifications. * Design the individual machine configuration to determine the best equipment fit to satisfy the R.F.Q. needs. * Create conceptual layout drawings for quotations using AutoCAD. * Detail and calculate best package configuration and production rate which will run through nVenia equipment to satisfy customer needs. Calculations are for space and flow. * Present concepts to engineering for proposed equipment. * Validate concepts. * Quote a variety of product lines. * Consult with Product Managers and Engineers on customer specific requirements. * Consult with Production Managers regarding labor hours. * Consult with Supply Chain regarding material costs. * Analyze historical cost data to determine projected costs based on nVenia’s manufacturing methodology. * Produce professional and accurate proposal documents with responsibility of providing best in class format and concept. * Work closely with the engineering, product management, and sales to understand nVenia’s competitive advantages, new designs and include them in written proposals. * In conjunction with Engineering, responsible for successful project kickoffs. * Interact and develop solutions with sales to best satisfy customer requirements. * Support Field Sales as required with travel or internal customer support. * Run equipment on multiple product lines to understand usability and capabilities. |## Qualifications| || --- || **POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES** || * Critical and Creative Thinker * Complex problem solver * Self-Management * Communication skills – written and verbal * Teamwork – work effectively with different departments and customers * Strong organizational skills * Technical Aptitude * Solid understanding of multiple nVenia product lines || || --- || **POSITION REQUIREMENTS** || * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred * Solid knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes * Knowledge and experience in the packaging and/or automation industry a plus * Applications Engineering, Sales Engineering industries in an Engineering capacity (design and/or quoting) required * Sales engineering background a plus * Technical writing experience preferred * Experience in AutoCAD, proficiency in Word and Excel |