(Mechanical/ Chemical/ Metallurgical Graduates) - Applications Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Centurion seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to support sales representatives by providing technical assistance. The role involves specifying pumps, compiling technical reports, and on-site support. Candidates must hold a B.Eng or BSc.Eng in Mechanical or Process Engineering, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple technical tasks. Experience in pump-related technologies is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical or process engineering ability.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Energetic and self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting and specifying pumps to meet customer needs.
• Compile technical reports and proposals.
• Provide first-line technical support and consulting.

Skills

Mechanical engineering ability

Attention to detail

Task management in fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Education

B.Eng or BSc.Eng 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