Applications Engineer – Combustion Solutions

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Preferred Combustion, a division of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation, seeks an Applications Engineer to back the outside sales team with technical solutions for combustion equipment. You will analyze inquiries, design solutions, prepare quotations, and manage the full proposal cycle with internal teams.

You will travel to customer facilities for on-site reviews, gather data, and support customers through post-proposal negotiations.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; Mechanical or Chemical preferred.
• 2–5+ years in sales, applications engineering, or related technical role.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; strong communication.
• Hands-on combustion equipment experience a plus; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and select optimal combustion equipment solutions from inquiries.
• Own the full proposal process: from inquiry to contract award.
• Develop accurate cost estimates and competitive pricing.
• Coordinate drawings and docs for quotations with internal teams.
• Draft, edit, and issue formal quotations to clients.
• Engage in post-proposal follow-up and negotiations to win business.
• Travel to customer sites for on-site reviews and data gathering.
• Provide technical risk assessments and collaborate to improve tools.
• Report progress to management and update sales presentations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Preferred Combustion, a division of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation, seeks an Applications Engineer to back the outside sales team with technical solutions for combustion equipment. You will analyze inquiries, design solutions, prepare quotations, and manage the full proposal cycle with internal teams.

You will travel to customer facilities for on-site reviews, gather data, and support customers through post-proposal negotiations.