Application Engineer

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Plymouth, MN, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$60,000.0 - $70,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Databases SAP ERP Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We’re seeking an Application Engineer to support customers who rely on large industrial motors, generators, and turbines. In this customer-facing role, you’ll help identify service opportunities, review project requirements, prepare quotes and proposals, and coordinate with internal teams, factories, and service partners.

This position is a strong fit for someone with industrial inside sales or service experience who communicates well, manages competing deadlines, and enjoys connecting customers with practical technical solutions.

What you’ll do

  • Respond to customer inquiries and coordinate information with Service and Field Engineering, Outside Sales, and Project Management.
  • Confirm customer requirements through clear written and verbal communication.
  • Review requests for proposal (RFPs), specifications, and other bid documents.
  • Identify and develop opportunities for industrial motor, generator, and turbine service work.
  • Request pricing from factories and service partners, then prepare customer quotes.
  • Coordinate proposals with Service Engineering, Field Service, and Outside Sales.
  • Support successful project handoffs with Outside Sales and Project Management.
  • Enter customer orders into the service quote database and maintain quote records and key performance indicators.
  • Help protect commercial and contractual terms.
  • Support additional projects as directed by the Service Commercial Team Leader and Service Manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
  • Two or more years of general industrial inside sales experience preferred.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work through challenging customer situations.
  • A sense of urgency and a track record of responding to customer requests on time.
  • Excellent organization and time management, with the ability to prioritize independently, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license and ability to legally drive in the United States.

Work environment and travel

You must be able to move throughout office and manufacturing areas, including climbing stairs and navigating around shop machinery, and lift and carry up to 45 pounds without assistance. The position may require domestic and international travel.

Benefits & conditions

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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