Application Engineer

Working for the Estimating Team, this position provides high-end sales and technical support for the Outside Sales team for pumping systems and water/wastewater equipment in both the Municipal and Industrial markets. This support includes working with the project managers, aftermarket, outside sales and field service technicians., Application Engineer / Estimator:

• Provide pump and controls selection, configuration, estimation, and proposal generation.
• Direct quotations to customer of equipment packages and budget estimates on spec-and-bid projects.
• Estimate pump station retrofits including labor, materials, and associated equipment.
• Provide technical research, application, and costing on non-standard equipment or items.
• Develop internal and external sales training, if required.
• Maintenance of engineering data, forms, and procedures.
• Back up & assist project managers and aftermarket sales team as required

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Research?, * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree strongly preferred.

APPLICATION ENGINEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Five to twenty years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Be familiar with the selection and application of different types of centrifugal and positive displacement style pumping equipment for the municipal and industrial markets.
• Be familiar with motor selection for the different types of pumps
• Be familiar with controls, starters and/or VFD equipment as required to control pumping equipment.

APPLICATION ENGINEER LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA) is a plus
• PE certification is a plus

APPLICATION ENGINEER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Able to carry out a series of work instructions without constant supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Be able to communicate with multiple departments which include sales, office management, accounting, and warehouse.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of automation systems including instrumentation, PLC’s, HMI’s, and SCADA applications is a plus.
• Knowledge and use of 3D design software (Solid Edge, Solid Works, Revit) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Green Belt certification is a plus., * application engineering: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hickory, NC 28602 (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly bonus