Associate Application Engineer: Thermal Solutions Design

Chromalox; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking an Associate Application Engineer to analyze heating applications and design innovative, customer-focused solutions. You will work on customer quotes to develop cost-effective solutions for each unique heating and temperature control application, and provide technical support to the sales team.

Reporting to the Manager of Application Engineering, you will partner with design engineering, estimation, and purchasing to define materials, pricing, and project timelines, lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation formats.

Responsibilities

• Design and quote premium solutions for standard and customer-specific thermal applications.
• Coordinate quotation and order entry activities with sales force, estimation, engineering, and plant personnel.
• Understand markets and competition in each market to manage quotations of competitive designs.
• Review terms and conditions, customer drawings, and specification packages.
• Assist sales engineers with expertise in offering optimal thermal solutions.
• Determine materials and related cost requirements for product designs.
• Manage pricing and margin targets for crucial accounts and new opportunities.
• Become proficient in using product design and pricing tools.
• Assist customers and representatives in troubleshooting common problems with equipment or applications.
• Strategically partner with design engineering and sales to be vital in designing and order support.
• Lead meetings with engineering, estimation, production, project management, finance, and sales.
• Assist in documenting, analyzing, and improving processes.

Skills

Team oriented

Strong communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Chromalox is seeking an Associate Application Engineer to analyze heating applications and design innovative, customer-focused solutions. You will work on customer quotes to develop cost-effective solutions for each unique heating and temperature control application, and provide technical support to the sales team.

Reporting to the Manager of Application Engineering, you will partner with design engineering, estimation, and purchasing to define materials, pricing, and project timelines, lead