Wastewater Applications Engineer | Equipment & Proposals

Komline; Peapack-Gladstone (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline Sanderson is seeking an entry-level Applications Engineer I to join our New Jersey team. You will support sales and engineering by assisting with equipment selection, proposals, and customer inquiries, while building expertise in wastewater treatment processes and Komline products.

Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to prepare technical submittals, data sheets, and cost estimates, and to maintain Salesforce CRM records. Domestic travel up to 15% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
• 1–4 years of engineering, manufacturing, process equipment, wastewater, technical sales support, or related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with application engineering activities, equipment sizing, and preliminary system cost estimates for municipal and industrial wastewater projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and bid documents to identify project requirements and support proposal development.
• Support the evaluation of customer needs and assist in selecting appropriate equipment solutions under the guidance of senior Applications Engineers.
• Prepare technical proposals, equipment data sheets, specifications, and customer submittals.
• Coordinate with procurement, vendors, and suppliers to obtain pricing and technical information for ancillary equipment and system components.
• Maintain accurate project and opportunity information within Salesforce CRM.
• Support order handoff activities by ensuring technical documentation is complete and accurately transferred to engineering and operations teams.
• Respond to routine technical inquiries from customers, sales representatives, and channel partners.
• Develop working knowledge of Komline Sanderson products, applications, and competitive offerings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining sales tools, technical presentations, competitive analyses, specifications, and proposal templates.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Participate in customer visits, training programs, and industry events as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Salesforce

SAP

Oracle

D365

Job description

Komline Sanderson is seeking an entry-level Applications Engineer I to join our New Jersey team. You will support sales and engineering by assisting with equipment selection, proposals, and customer inquiries, while building expertise in wastewater treatment processes and Komline products.

Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to prepare technical submittals, data sheets, and cost estimates, and to maintain Salesforce CRM records. Domestic travel up to 15% is required.