Senior Applications Engineer

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks a Senior Applications Engineer in Tulsa, OK, to help customers solve combustion challenges by selecting and applying boiler burners and related tech. You will work with global teams to identify opportunities and craft technical and commercial solutions that drive long-term value.

The role blends technical depth with business acumen and requires collaboration across regions to deliver customer success and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with process design, technical sales, or customer-focused engineering activities.
• Experience working in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Experience in boilers, burners, HRSG, utility boilers and other combustion products.
• Willing to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Lead formal and informal presentations to share knowledge on technologies and operating practices.
• Engage with a global customer base to understand equipment needs.
• Coordinate with multiple offices to tailor solutions meeting customer requirements.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals communicating our value.
• Ensure equipment is built per customer specifications and expectations.
• Develop commercial proposals based on our technical solutions.

Skills

Process design

Technical sales

Collaborative engineering

Combustion technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related engineering

Job description

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking to add a Senior Applications Engineer to our team. This position is located in Tulsa, OK.

The Senior Applications Engineer plays a critical role in helping industrial customers solve complex combustion challenges through the selection and application of John Zink boiler burner, duct burner and combustion technologies. This position combines technical expertise, commercial acumen, and direct customer engagement to develop solutions that create long-term value. Working with customers and internal teams across multiple regions, the Senior Applications Engineer will help identify opportunities, evaluate technical and economic tradeoffs, and deliver solutions that support customer success and business growth.

What You Will Do

• Lead formal and informal presentations to progress high level knowledge sharing around technologies and operating practices.
• Engage in discussions with a global customer base to better understand their equipment needs.
• Coordinate with multiple John Zink and Koch Engineered Solutions business offices to find creative solutions that best meet the customer\'s needs.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers to develop the technical and commercial proposal that communicates the value of our proposed solution.
• Work with the equipment execution team to ensure the equipment is built in compliance with customer specifications and expectations.
• Develop commercial proposals based upon applications of our technical solutions

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience with process design, technical sales, or customer-focused engineering activities
• Experience working in a collaborative engineering environment
• Experience in boilers, burners, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), utility boilers and other combustion products
• Willing to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Ten (10) years of applications engineering, technical sales, or business development experience
• Experience working in the Utility, Petrochemical, or Refining industries
• Experience with pricing strategy, negotiating contracts, etc.
• Experience working with global customers and cross-functional engineering and commercial teams
• Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Technology Engineering, or other relevant technical degree or 5+ years of closely related experience in the combustion industry

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is the leading global combustion and emission control partner, delivering exceptional, tailored solutions including industrial burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems. Backed by decades of proven performance, unrivaled research and development, plus expert service and support, we tackle the industry\'s most challenging demands and foster transformative, collaborative partnerships. Our enduring commitment to excellence not only shapes our legacy but also our future, by delivering reliable solutions that drive progress and ensure lasting impact for decades to come.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).