Associate Application Engineer - Thermal Solutions

Chromalox; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is hiring an Associate Application Engineer to analyze heating applications and design customer-focused solutions. You will support the sales team with technical input, quotes, and order feasibility across engineering and plant functions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design engineering, pricing, and procurement to ensure cost-effective solutions and timely project execution.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of related experience or equivalent degree.
• BS degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/presentation communication skills.
• Strong customer service and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and quote premium solutions for standard and customer-specific thermal applications.
• Coordinate quotation and order entry activities with sales, estimation, engineering, and plant personnel.
• Understand markets and competition to manage quotations of designs.
• Review terms, drawings, and specs to identify key customer requirements.
• Assist sales engineers with offering optimal thermal solutions.
• Determine materials and cost requirements with engineering, estimation, purchasing.
• Manage pricing and margin targets for key accounts and new opportunities.
• Become proficient in using product design and pricing tools.
• Assist customers and reps in troubleshooting equipment/applications.
• Partner with design engineering and sales for order support.
• Lead meetings to communicate dates to customers for large orders.
• Document, analyze, and improve processes; support or lead improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chromalox is hiring an Associate Application Engineer to analyze heating applications and design customer-focused solutions. You will support the sales team with technical input, quotes, and order feasibility across engineering and plant functions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design engineering, pricing, and procurement to ensure cost-effective solutions and timely project execution.