Applications Engineer

Blue-Bridge-People; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue-Bridge-People is seeking an Applications Engineer to support pre‑sale and project execution in the chemical and paper processing sector. The role encompasses quotation development, pre/post‑sales activities, audits, and system optimization while promoting innovation and ethical business practices.

Responsibilities include leading capital equipment projects, responding to technical inquiries, translating requirements into proposals, and preparing handoff documentation for execution teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2–3 years of process engineering experience.
• Familiarity with paper industry equipment, systems technology, and process controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel as needed to support sales presentations, system audits, mill surveys, start-ups, and troubleshooting.
• Serve as the Applications Lead for capital equipment projects.
• Respond to system technology inquiries from Sales & Marketing and customer technical requests.
• Review customer requirements, evaluate feasibility, and translate scope into costing and proposals.
• Develop process flow sheets with material balances and equipment IDs.
• Select equipment with documentation and experience; consult others for complex selections.
• Prepare capital equipment quotations independently.
• Maintain engineering drawings, project docs, reference files, and manuals.
• Prepare project handoff docs for order execution team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes.
• Act as technical contact for core products.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Process instrumentation

Process controls knowledge

Collaboration

Time management

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or related field

Pulp & Paper Science familiarity

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our client is seeking an Applications Engineer to join their team for pre‑sale and project execution work in the chemical and paper processing industry.

This role provides engineering support related to quotation development, pre‑ and post‑sales activities, process audits, and system optimization initiatives, while supporting the organization’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and ethical business practices.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Travels as needed to support sales presentations, system audits, mill surveys, system start‑ups, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Serves as the Applications Lead for capital equipment projects.
• Responds to systems technology inquiries from Sales & Marketing teams as well as customer technical requests.
• Reviews customer technical requirements and specifications, performs feasibility evaluations, and translates project scope into project costing and customer proposals.
• Develops process flow sheets that include material balances and equipment identification details.
• Selects appropriate equipment using technical documentation and practical experience to support the process functions identified on flow sheets. Consults with other engineering resources when equipment selection is complex or outside standard applications.
• Independently prepares capital equipment quotations.
• Maintains Applications Engineering drawings, project documentation, reference drawing files, and application manuals.
• Prepares project handoff documentation for the order execution team upon receipt of customer orders.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to products, processes, and operational effectiveness.
• Serves as a technical point of contact for assigned core products.
• Maintains a working knowledge of a broad range of stock‑preparation foundation products.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑facing communication abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of system material balancing, process instrumentation, and controls.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and deadline‑driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software platforms; ERP and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, initiative, and a collaborative work style.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university required. Familiarity with paper industry equipment, systems technology, and process controls is preferred. A minimum of 2–3 years of process engineering experience is required.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel frequently as needed, approximately 40–50%.

Compensation: $95k-120k DOE