Applications Engineer, Process Control Solutions

Valin Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valin Corporation is seeking an Applications Engineer - Process Control to be the primary technical resource for the field sales force, driving the technology evaluation stage and delivering reliable process solutions. Working with the sales team as the key technical advisor, this role requires collaboration with customers, sales, and field service personnel to conceive industry-leading process solutions.

The position emphasizes maintaining expert product knowledge, sizing calculations, and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, controls engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of engineering and/or sales or support experience with technical industrial products.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, controls and electrical component selection.
• Read architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints; understand electrical and mechanical control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and applications.
• Provide rapid response to customer RFQs with account management and customer service teams.
• Visit customer sites with sales and field service personnel to analyze needs and develop best-in-class systems offerings.
• Perform valve and instrument sizing calculations and customer process modeling.
• Articulate technology and product positioning to business and technical users.
• Listen, understand and convey customer requirements.
• Provide technical/product training for salespeople, estimators, and engineers at targeted accounts.
• Provide hands-on and remote support for system startup and troubleshooting.
• Identify customer needs and sales opportunities to drive future growth.
• Develop best-in-class systems documentation including manuals and control narratives.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Structured work approach

Active listening

Education

B.S./M.S. in mechanical or controls engineering

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Networked computer systems

Job description

Valin Corporation is seeking an Applications Engineer - Process Control to be the primary technical resource for the field sales force, driving the technology evaluation stage and delivering reliable process solutions. Working with the sales team as the key technical advisor, this role requires collaboration with customers, sales, and field service personnel to conceive industry-leading process solutions.

The position emphasizes maintaining expert product knowledge, sizing calculations, and