Applications Engineer

ProMinent Fluid Controls, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

ProMinent Fluid Controls, Inc. is looking for an Applications Engineer in the United States. This role is crucial in managing the sales process, with significant interaction with engineers and clients to address technical questions and develop quotations. Candidates should have a technical degree and a minimum of five years of experience in application engineering, preferably in water treatment. ProMinent offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related Application Engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, bring forth new innovations, think through problems and provide proactive solutions.
• Comfortable in Excel, Word and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Address technical questions from consulting engineers and end users regarding product applications.
• Review consulting engineers’ drawings and specifications to develop quotations.
• Participate in Kickoff meetings to ensure PM’s know what was sold.

Skills

Application Engineering experience

Experience in water treatment

Mechanical aptitude

Strong personal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Four-year technical degree

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

Job description

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Applications Engineer

Regular Full Time United States of America

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1118

ProMinent Fluid Controls is the reliable solutions partner for Water and Wastewater treatment products and a manufacturer of components and systems for chemical fluid handling. Based on our innovative products, services and industry-specific solutions, we provide more efficiency and safety for our customers – worldwide.

Our Commitment

• Fostering a COMMUNITY that values individuals
• GROWTH by empowering others to achieve success
• SERVICE that surpasses expectations
• QUALITY products and continued innovation
• An environment that focuses on EXCELLENCE by doing what’s right

Growth and Mission

• You will experience growth in yourself and through the company you work with.
• Our mission is to be the reliable solution partner for water treatment as well as a manufacturer of components and systems in the entire field of fluid metering technology. With our innovative products, services and industry-specific solutions, we are committed to bringing higher efficiency, quality and safety to our customers.
• The management staff is committed to providing an atmosphere that supports our values and encompasses our mission in all we do through the application of our products as the recognized experts in chemical feed.
• Our benefits for full-time employees include both company-sponsored and employee-contributed programs such as: Health insurance, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, credit union membership, and a 401(k).

Position Summary

This is a critical role within the sales process. The Application Engineer’s ability to manage a challenging workload while creatively finding solutions to complex Requests for Quotation (RFQs) is critical for success. This position offers a high degree of interaction with outside sales, engineers and distributors, key accounts and end users to gain information to provide recommendations and proposals. The right candidate for this role is someone who can work independently, providing accurate, high quality work that is time bound.

Position Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Address technical questions from consulting engineers, distributors/reps, and end users regarding product applications, system design, pricing and troubleshooting.
• Review consulting engineers’ drawings and specifications and develop quotations for competitive bids.
• Answer design questions and prepare proposals on Engineered (Specialty) products.
• Assume ownership of quotes for follow-up with Sales and to ensure customer requirements for proposal are met including deadlines as outlined by Sales.
• Work with Sales to determine proposal strategies for projects.
• Review and summarize incoming system orders to allow for prompt attention by Project Management.
• Participate in Kickoff meetings and subsequent meetings to ensure PM’s know what was sold.
• Properly organize proposal documents for each project.
• Evaluate third party equipment and its applicable use with engineered systems. Gather accurate quotes with timelines to ensure smooth transition when PO arrives.

ProMinent Expectations:

• Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner.
• Accomplish goals, meet deadlines and objectives.
• Represent the company with honor and integrity.
• Support Client, Company and Team.
• Maintain company confidentiality.
• Other duties as required to attain company goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Minimum of five years related Application Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in water treatment, chemical process, food and beverage, disinfection equipment, oil and gas a plus.
• Education: Four-year technical degree; a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Detail-oriented person.
• Ability to work independently, bring forth new innovations, think through problems and provide proactive solutions.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to analyze mechanical and electro/mechanical systems and to work with schematic drawings.
• Strong personal skills due to interaction with sales , customers and engineers daily
• Comfortable in Excel, Word and SAP.

Preferred:

• A strong understanding of the Municipal and Industrial water treatment market, and the design/application of polymer products, dry feed, and specialty chemical product feed systems.

ProMinent prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug test and a background check.