Application Engineer - Centurion based

Pump & Abrasion Technologies; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in pump solutions seeks a Technical Sales support role based in Centurion. The ideal candidate will assist in selecting pumps, compile proposals, and provide on-site technical support. A B.Eng or BSc.Eng in Mechanical or Process Engineering is required along with strong mechanical abilities and communication skills. This role offers dynamic responsibilities within a fast-growing environment with travel to client sites for installation support.

Qualifications

• Must display a strong mechanical or process engineering ability.
• Capable of communicating to a technical or non-technical audience.
• Requires an energetic and driven employee that is a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting and specifying pumps to meet customer needs.
• Compile technical reports and proposals.
• Provide first-line technical support for pump applications.
• On-site assistance with product installation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Process engineering

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

B.Eng or BSc.Eng degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Pump and Abrasion Technologies (PABT) is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of heavy-duty slurry pumps. Our culture is deeply rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a "do whatever it takes" mindset. You will be joining the Technical Sales department, whose main focus is to support our Sales representatives with all technical aspects regarding our products. Our Head Office in Centurion will be the base where you work from together with traveling to client sites and back. Traveling usually occurs over a 3-4 day period where company transport is provided. You will be responsible for all technical-related aspects of your area in a fast-growing and ever-expanding company. You will be challenged to provide pump system-related solutions in the form of a proposal based on a variety of variables and requirements.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting and specifying pumps to best meet the customer’s needs.
• Compile technical reports and proposals.
• Guide customers on a technical basis to the appropriate product.
• Provide first-line technical support and consulting for pump applications.
• On-site assistance with installation of products.
• Do system analysis and fault finding on-site and compile reports with the necessary solutions and root cause analysis.
• Assist Sales representatives in presenting proposed solutions to clients.
• Required to meet or exceed Customer Support quality assurance standards on a consistent basis.

Requirements For The Role

• Must display a strong mechanical and or process engineering ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Displays the ability to organize and maintain various files and sheets.
• Excellent experience with computers and software, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Capable of communicating to a technical or non-technical audience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires an energetic and driven employee that is a self-starter and can take ownership of all technical related aspects of his area.

Education And Experience

• B.Eng or BSc.Eng degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• 0-2 years of working experience.
• Pump-related experience will be advantageous.