Inside Sales Application Engineer

NETZSCH United States; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

NETZSCH Pumps USA in Exton, PA is seeking a mechanically inclined Inside Sales Application Engineer to prepare proposals, enter orders, and support the manufacturing and shipping process. You will prepare quotations, communicate with customers and distributors, process orders, and assist engineering and operations teams while traveling periodically to customer sites.

Applicants should hold a technical degree with at least 2 years of application engineering experience in a mechanical field, with

Qualifications

• Technical degree with 2 years experience as an application engineer in a mechanical field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical specifications, safety rules and manuals.
• Valid driver’s license and passport or ability to obtain passport on hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quotations for pumps, parts and systems.
• Communicate with customers, representatives and OEMs by phone and email.
• Process orders into the system and support engineering and operations during order entry and manufacturing.
• Support manufacturing, engineering and quality teams on testing activities and after-sales repairs.
• Assist regional sales managers with follow-up on open quotations and travel periodically to customer sites.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Technical reading/writing

Education

Technical degree

Tools

P&ID diagrams

Job description

Company Description

NETZSCH Pumps & Systems is a global specialist in complex fluid management, with our employees’ well-being and our customers' satisfaction as our top priorities. NETZSCH has been developing, producing and distributing positive displacement pumps worldwide for more than 70 years.Headquartered in Exton, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, NETZSCH Pumps USA, also has a facility in Houston, TX.

Job Description

NETZSCH Pumps USA is looking for a competent, mechanically-inclined individual to work as an Inside Sales Application Engineer in their Exton, PA facility. The Sales Application Engineer’s main responsibility is to prepare proposals based on a clearly defined set of requirements issued by an end-user, engineering firm and/or contractor, an OEM or an independent sales representative/distributor. In addition, the Sales Application Engineer must also be able to enter the order and follow up throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.

Focusing on customer service, and offering NETZSCH pumps as the best solution for their needs, the Sales Application Engineer will perform the following duties among others:

• Prepare detailed quotations for pumps, parts, and systems based on technical and commercial specifications.
• Communicate via phone and email with customers, representatives and direct accounts such as OEM’s.
• Process orders into the system accurately and support the engineering and operations teams throughout the order entry and manufacturing processes.
• Support manufacturing, engineering and quality control teams on testing activities and when pumps are returned to the factory for repairs.
• Support the regional sales managers with the follow-up process on open quotations.
• Travel with the Regional Sales Manager periodically to become exposed to customers and applications in the various regions.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a technical degree with 2 years previous experience as an application engineer in a similar mechanical field, or similar combination of education and experience. Strong aptitude and/or previous experience in hydraulic engineering required. In addition, candidates should have:

• The ability to read and interpret documents such as technical specifications, commercial terms, P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• The ability to write routine reports and correspondence and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and the ability to problem solve.
• A valid driver’s license and current passport or the ability to obtain passport upon hire.

Additional Information

NETZSCH offers a full benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k with Company match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and bonus opportunity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.