Application Engineer

Pump & Abrasion Technologies; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a Technical Sales professional to support their Sales representatives with technical solutions related to heavy-duty pumps. Candidates should have a B.Eng or BSc.Eng degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering, along with strong communication skills. The role involves on-site assistance, compiling technical proposals, and providing first-line support. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and process engineering ability is essential.
• Attention to detail and multiple task management skills are required.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel for report compilation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting and specifying pumps for customer needs.
• Compile technical reports and proposals.
• Provide technical support and consulting for pump applications.
• Conduct on-site assistance during product installation.
• Perform system analysis and fault finding on-site.

Skills

Mechanical and process engineering ability

Attention to detail

Managing multiple tasks

Organizing files and sheets

Experience with MS Word and Excel

Communicating with technical and non-technical audiences

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter

Education

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

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.
• Guides customers on a technical basis to the appropriate product.
• Provides 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