Applications Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A technical engineering firm in Kempton Park is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to develop technical requirements and assist in executing product roadmaps for CBM and Mine Dewatering applications. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the pumps industry, customer service orientation, and at least 5 years of experience in a relevant engineering role. This position involves collaboration with clients and suppliers to drive product quality and support technical sales initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an Applications Engineer position.
• Strong commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Gather information from customers on CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications.
• Work with suppliers to create detailed technical requirements.
• Enhance the process of developing, maintaining, and tracing product requirements.

Skills

Pumps or Allied Industry experience

Strong sales and marketing experience

Customer Service Driven

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Matric

Job description

Applications Engineer

Key Areas of Responsibility

Development

• Work with suppliers to create detailed technical requirements, including system architecture, hardware, software, and data, ensuring risk management, quality considerations, and product deployment and field support while allowing for innovation.
• Identify new product candidates.
• Develop and assist in executing technical product road maps, development schedules, and product designs for The Company Artificial Lift.
• Work closely with development teams during design and implementation.
• Improve the current process of developing, distributing, maintaining, and ensuring traceability of product requirements for The Company Artificial Lift.
• Assist in the development of system test specifications.

Sales Growth

• Hold regular meetings with potential clients, consulting engineers, and other parties to establish possible applications of The Company product range.
• Identify new opportunities in the CBM and Mine Dewatering sectors that can lead to sales.
• Specify the correct products for CBM and Mine Dewatering applications identified.
• Review tenders to evaluate tender terms and conditions and identify risks for The Company and specific unique requirements of supply for CBM and Mine Dewatering projects.

Quotation

• Cost products suitable for CBM and Mine Dewatering tender requirements.
• Prepare quotations, including terms and conditions of sale and equipment use.
• Compile bills of quantity for CBM and Mine Dewatering projects.
• Source special items required in CBM and Mine Dewatering tenders, not currently part of The Company store items.

Project Management

• Gather information from customers on their needs for CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications, and develop the software to match their requirements.
• Design all program components and analyze how they fit together for CBM and Mine Dewatering applications.
• Ensure the proper functioning of remote monitoring systems for maintenance and testing of CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications.
• Troubleshoot problems with remote monitoring SCADA and implement updates to address issues in CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications.
• Ensure stages of development reach completion on time according to project milestones for CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications.
• Document all aspects of CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications for future upgrades and maintenance.
• Ensure product technical quality is monitored and reported from release through life, ensuring manufacturability and optimizing the cost of components and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an Applications Engineer position
• Must have Pumps or Allied Industry experience
• Customer Service Driven
• Strong sales and marketing experience