Applications Engineer

Komline-Harn; Missouri Valley (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline-Harn in Missouri Valley, Iowa is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as a technical liaison among sales, customers, and production. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or a related field, and over 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include providing process support, reviewing project specs, and collaborating with teams to select equipment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD is required, and applicants must be available for some travel. Join a leading provider of engineered solutions in wastewater screening and handling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and process support for municipal and industrial applications.
• Review project specifications and identify areas of non-compliance.
• Collaborate to select equipment solutions for customer requirements.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, D365)

Job description

About Komline

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity

Komline Vulcan is a leading provider of engineered solutions for the municipal and industrial wastewater screening and screenings handling markets, delivering high performance, quality equipment in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities. With a strong legacy of innovation, quality and service, Komline Vulcan commits to operational excellence and long‑term value creation.

The Applications Engineer serves as a liaison between outside sales, inside sales, customers, engineers and production. The Applications Engineer will extract detailed customer needs and provide proper equipment selection and sizing, develop equipment proposals, provide detailed specifications and drawings for customer and engineer review, and assist inside engineering with final design.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide sales and process support which include designing application engineering and system cost estimates to customers across municipal and industrial applications
• Review technical project specifications and drawings for municipal and industrial wastewater projects, clarify project scope, and identify areas of non‑compliance to support the sales team
• Collaborate with counterparts to select appropriate equipment solutions for customer requirements
• Work closely with the procurement team to source ancillary equipment and estimate costs for system subcomponents
• Maintain accurate project information in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, Salesforce
• Support order entry and inside engineering department providing all appropriate documentation
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers, sales representatives, and OEM's
• Support the development and maintenance of sales tools such as competitive analysis, presentations, specifications, and proposal templates
• Demonstrate proficiency in product capabilities, features, benefits, and effectively select equipment suitable for various applications
• Maintain competitive product knowledge regarding key market competitors
• Collaborate with Marketing to create promotional and trade show materials

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related field
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication attributes
• Participate in industry trade shows as required
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate across all functions both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities of a time‑sensitive nature.
• Experience designing in CAD or SolidWorks
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, D365, or similar)

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO Employer- M/F/Vets/Disabled