Applications Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties of an Application’s Engineer are as follow:

• Review quote requests from representatives and customers. Based on the information provided, the Application Engineer must design and price proper equipment and issue a written quotation to the representative.
• Provide the highest possible level of support to our customers and representatives Assist in R&D and/or customer laboratory tests on site and/or at the R&D center as appropriate to help close customer orders and solve mixing applications
• Review orders and provide order entry with the necessary order write-up and technical review (as required). This is accomplished by the thorough review of all submitted material, verifying price work-ups, compliance to purchase order terms, conditions, and specifications, etc
• Work with all other departments to improve the overall understanding of the business and achieve company goals.
• Assist with marketing projects necessary to maintain a competitive product offering. These can include price rationalization, sales tools updates, generation of product literature, etc.
• Present technical trainings and presentations to representatives and customers. Attend customer meetings as appropriate with the representative and the Regional Sales Manager to provide technical support
• Provide technical support to the international divisions, as necessary.

KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the technical background required to possess an in-depth understanding of company product offerings and applicability in a wide variety of markets. 
• The ability to work effectively with customers and provide customer satisfaction is absolutely essential.
• Background requirements would include a B.S. in Chemical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering. No experience is required, but 2+ years of process or product engineering or engineering sales would be beneficial.
• Must be able to work on-site five days a week. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential for this position.