Applications Engineer

Andritz AG; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking an Applications Engineer in Eugene, OR. This role focuses on generating equipment proposals, providing technical support to the sales team, and managing customer RFQs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position includes responsibilities like preparing technical proposals and performing process engineering calculations, with some travel required for client interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the design of heavy industrial equipment.
• Prior experience in design and cost-estimating of industrial process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs and specifications to identify appropriate product offerings.
• Prepare budgets and technical proposals for Pneumatic Conveying & Air Pollution Control products.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations for proposals.
• Generate project documentation including bills of material and estimates.
• Travel with Sales Managers for technical support during proposals.

Skills

Design of heavy industrial equipment

Cost estimating of industrial process equipment

Technical support for sales

Digital engineering tools (ACC & CAD)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Applications Engineer

Job family: Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Business area: Environment & Energy

Contract location: Eugene, OR, US

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

The Applications Engineer is responsible for the generation of new equipment proposals that comply with customer specifications, providing technical support to sales team, and guiding customer RFQs from inception through budgeting, quoting, and seamless handoff to project management.

What You Will Be Doing

• Review customer RFQs and specifications to identify appropriate product offerings to meet the customer’s goals
• Identify areas where ANDRITZ’s competitive advantages can be highlighted, either through our existing products or alternate arrangements
• Prepare budgets and technical proposals for all Pneumatic Conveying & Air Pollution Control products
• Perform process engineering and equipment sizing calculations for proposals to ensure appropriate sizing and specification for equipment being offered
• Generate bills of material, estimates, technical datasheets, P&IDs, project schedule and other proposal documents that support the clients’ needs while adhering to ANDRITZ’s pricing and proposal guidelines
• Work with company’s vendors and suppliers to get cost estimates for planned equipment
• Provide technical correspondence with clients to assist in clarifying the customer’s intent of a RFQ package
• Work with the Applications Designer to create general arrangement drawings
• Produce an accurate, all inclusive, high-quality proposal that encompasses all project requirements to submit prior to the RFP deadline
• Travel with Sales Managers to customer sites to provide technical support for pre-bid meetings and proposal presentations as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the design of heavy industrial equipment
• Prior experience in design and cost‑estimating of industrial process equipment

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in global project environments a plus
• Experience with digital engineering tools like ACC & CAD

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.