Senior Application Engineer

In this role, you will work closely with Sales, Process Engineering, CAD, vendors, and customers to develop process concepts, select suitable equipment, prepare accurate quotations, and support the Application Engineering team., * Review customer requirements and specifications with the responsible Market or Sales Manager

• Communicate with customers, vendors, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to gather information for quotation development
• Lead the development of process concepts and selection of suitable equipment
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, scope descriptions, and supporting documentation
• Support Sales Managers, Process Managers, and CAD Designers in the development of process flow diagrams
• Participate in the preparation of technical documents and customer presentations
• Obtain vendor quotations for specialty equipment and incorporate pricing into proposal cost estimates
• Maintain, update, and expand internal cost-estimating databases
• Support, guide, and mentor the Application Engineering team
• Travel as required to support sales activities (up to 10%)

• Strong technical understanding of bulk material handling and industrial process systems
• Experience with pneumatic conveying in one or more of the following industries: food, chemicals, plastics, or minerals
• Ability to independently review technical specifications and translate customer requirements into practical system concepts
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Independent, solution-oriented mindset with strong team collaboration
• Ability to guide less-experienced team members and coordinate effectively across Sales, Engineering, CAD, vendors, and international teams

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Alternatively, 3-5 years of relevant experience in bulk material handling, application engineering, or technical cost estimating
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)

If you have experience in pneumatic conveying or bulk solids handling and enjoy owning the full proposal process, we’d like to hear from you.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

On behalf of our client, a well-established provider of bulk material handling and process systems, we are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to lead the development of technical and commercial proposals.