Applications Engineer

Hawkins, Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to support Sales and Operations with project sales and execution. The role involves designing, costing and reviewing equipment and process specifications for customers, with periodic site visits.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in an engineering field, has 5+ years in water treatment, and can work cross-functionally while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS in an engineering field related to the role.
• At least 5 years of experience in water treatment or related industries.
• Hands-on, field-oriented professional with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house support to sales regarding equipment selection and costing.
• Create unified proposals across divisional sales groups for consistency.
• Develop process designs, equipment specifications and costing for proposals.
• Travel to customer sites for plant layouts and equipment hookup reviews.
• Produce cost breakdowns, templates and data for sales and margin reviews.
• Ensure documents and costing transfer to operations/engineering for project execution.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Process knowledge

Field aptitude

CAD: AutoCAD

CAD: SolidWorks

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Civil Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Life Sciences / Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Hawkins, Inc./WaterSurplus is a trusted and well-known leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years. We have opportunities for motivated hard workers to learn and develop a career with our Water Treatment business segment. Our route sales/delivery approach to supplying products and equipment to our customers in 27+ states ensures superb customer service and support. Our customers include water and wastewater treatment systems, municipal and commercial swimming pools, industrial process and wastewater facilities, and industries like oil/gas and agricultural farmers/growers. Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com (NASDAQ: HWKN).

About The Job

The Applications Engineer provides in-house resources that support both Sales and Operations regarding project sales and project execution in house.

Duties And Responsibilities

• In-house support to outside sales personnel and sales representatives regarding equipment and services sale to clients and customers.
• Create unity between divisional sales groups and market / proposal offerings for a consistent, unified sales approach.
• Provide detail expertise to sales in process design, equipment selection and costing.
• Respond and work with customers as directed by the assigned salesperson when required during the sales process.
• Travel to customer’s sites for review of plant layouts, equipment locations, process hook ups, moving and setting of equipment, etc.
• Provide quick turn around with standard templates, costing files, data, process reports, etc.
• Provide overview process documents (PFD, Basic Layout) and costing for sales revenue and margin review by the salesperson.
• Provide specification review with comments & clarifications for basis of proposal and equipment offerings.
• Provide contract review and T&C review for sales comment and/or inclusion in proposals.
• Provide detailed costing breakdowns per equipment and disciplines for sales review and price / margin determination.
• Operations / Engineering:
• Provide process documents and costing that is transferable to operations / engineering for use at KO for project execution after the sale.
• Complete and execute the KO meeting after the sale with support of outside salesperson.
• All documents are compatible with current system ERP and Operations standards.
• Include costing breakdowns for individual equipment offerings and each labor discipline, i.e. ME, MD, EE, ED, PM, Service, etc. This costing will be the basis for project execution limits and
• Provide design guidance on equipment and systems as it pertains to the customer and their requirements against what was sold.
• Provide client schedules and requirements for equipment and system lead times as it relates to what was sold per discipline, i.e. equipment shipments, site installation, service and startup.
• Provide vendor quotes, skid and fabrication quotes, fab shop selections and freight and shipment quotes and details if required.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

• Minimum of BS (in order of preference) Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Life Sciences / Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 5 Years within the Water Treatment Industry or related Industry.
• Skills:
• Technical Expertise with ability to understand Mechanical, Electrical and Process requirements.
• Hands on / field style aptitude.
• Expert use of PC and electronic software and tools for design, calculations, charts, graphs, word, spread sheets, scheduling, process design, etc.
• CAD Software ability in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Excellent communicator in both spoken and created document formats.
• Ability to work with many different people and personalities.
• Detail oriented.

Physical Requirements

• Office is located on ground level.
• Must operate office equipment, fax and or printer, and personal computer.
• May stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift frequently from 4 to 6 hours each day.
• May be required to carry or move equipment or parts in excess of 50 lbs. with the assistance of a lifting device.
• Work requires close vision.

Travel

May be required to travel 15%-25% of the time.

COMPENSATION: $115k + bonus eligibility

Hawkins/WaterSurplus offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/