Marine Propulsion Applications Engineer — Technical Sales

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Beloit, WI is seeking an Application Engineer to support the engine sales process for power systems and propulsion solutions. You will provide technical expertise, configure systems, and prepare cost estimates to help meet sales targets.

Collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement, and field service, develop detailed proposals, assess RFIs/RFPs, and ensure compliance. Strong communication and CAD proficiency are required; travel up to 25% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical sales support, applications engineering, or systems engineering, ideally in power generation, marine, or heavy industrial engine industries.
• Strong understanding of diesel engine and generator set systems, marine power solutions, or complex fluid systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite incl. Excel, Word, PowerPoint; AutoCAD and SolidWorks required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to engage with customers and support sales initiatives.
• Fluency in English; additional proficiency in French, German, or Danish is a plus.
• Must be eligible to obtain Government Security Clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical expert for customers, addressing their needs and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement, and field service teams to develop technical proposals for power systems and propulsion solutions.
• Analyze RFIs and RFPs to define technical scope, requirements, and compliance matrices.

Skills

Technical sales

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Beloit, WI is seeking an Application Engineer to support the engine sales process for power systems and propulsion solutions. You will provide technical expertise, configure systems, and prepare cost estimates to help meet sales targets.

Collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement, and field service, develop detailed proposals, assess RFIs/RFPs, and ensure compliance. Strong communication and CAD proficiency are required; travel up to 25% may be needed.